Police yet to confirm if Ipoh pre-dawn crash involving 15 vehicles linked to illegal racing
BATU GAJAH, Sept 19 — Police have yet to confirm whether a group of motorcyclists involved in a fatal accident inv...
In the early hours of September 19, a fatal accident involving 12 motorcycles and three cars occurred at Jalan Jelapang-Ampang in Batu Gaجير, Perak. Police have yet to determine if the group of motorcyclists were involved in illegal racing. Deputy police chief DCP Mohammad Azlin Sadari stated that police must record statements from nine injured riders currently hospitalized to establish the circumstances leading up to and during the crash.
The victims were aged between 19 and 25 and had been traveling together from Meru Jaya before the incident. Two motorcyclists, aged 19 and 20, were killed at the location, while another 19-year-old rider succumbed to his injuries at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB). The crash followed an earlier car accident at the site, which had positioned the vehicle in the way of other road users.
The group of motorcyclists collided with the vehicle, causing a chain reaction of collisions. Dashcam footage has assisted police in identifying two men suspected of threatening a driver with a stick along Jalan Ipoh-Gopeng, Simpang Pulai. Police are awaiting a suitable time to question the two men, who are currently being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for threatening a person.
No serious incidents occurred other than the verbal altercation; both parties left the scene afterward. A police report has been filed, and the matter is under investigation. The incident has sparked concern, with the incident going viral on social media. Additionally, three areas under the Batu Gaجير District Police Headquarters - Kampung Ara Payung, Taman Batu Gaجير Perdana and Taman Tasek Putra, Tronoh - have been chosen as Amanita Adopted Neighbourhoods for 2026.
The initiative aims to engage women, especially housewives, as strategic partners in promoting crime awareness and prevention within their communities. By participating in Amanita, the public can better understand residents' safety concerns and provide a direct line for reporting suspicious activities or criminal incidents. This program also strengthens communication between police and the community to address local safety issues.
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