Cops looking for lorry driver after fatal accident with married couple in Sepang

Sepang police are searching for the driver of a lorry involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a married couple. At approximately 5pm yesterday, the couple, consisting of a 40-year-old male government technician and his 30-year-old female university employee, were traveling from Dengkil toward Putrajaya on their motorcycle. The couple's vehicle collided with the back of the unidentified lorry, which fled the scene immediately after the collision.

Witnesses reported that the lorry did not stop at the scene. The victims sustained severe injuries to their heads and legs, and were pronounced dead by an assistant medical officer at the scene. They leave behind a seven-year-old son. Both victims had valid driving licenses, according to initial police checks.

Norhizam Bahaman, the Sepang police chief, stated that the incident will be investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with any information regarding the lorry driver. Those with relevant information can contact the nearest police station or investigating officer Fadzil Zainol Abidin at either 019-648-8474 or 03-87774264.