Pedal mix-up sends driver crashing into two cars, restaurant
JOHOR BARU: A 69-year-old man crashed into two cars before his Toyota Camry went through a restaurant at Jalan Sagu 3, Taman Daya, here yesterday.
In Johor Baru, a 69-year-old man crashed his Toyota Camry into two vehicles before it plowed into a restaurant on Jalan Sagu 3, Taman Daya. The incident occurred at 2:20 PM after the elderly man exited the restaurant to head home on Jalan Daya. Assistant Commissioner Azrul Hisham Mohd Shaffei of Johor Baru (South) police revealed the driver had accidentally engaged the accelerator while reversing, causing his vehicle to collide with a car parked behind.
Panicking, the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator again, sending his car into reverse and into another car parked in front of the restaurant, then crashing into the establishment itself. No injuries were reported, but the two cars and the restaurant sustained damages. Initial investigations by police concluded the crash was due to the driver's negligence in pressing the accelerator, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
The case is under investigation for careless and inconsiderate driving under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police advised motorists to stay fit, alert, and maintain proper control of their vehicles while driving.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
