Drunk driver crashes into DBKL road crew, killing supervisor on Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar

A tragic incident occurred early today when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a road maintenance crew on Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar, resulting in the death of a supervisor and injuries to a lorry driver. The 26-year-old driver was found to have a breath alcohol level of 64mg/100ml and was arrested, remanded for three days to assist in the investigation.

The crash took place around 5.00am, when the driver's vehicle lost control and struck two workers in the left lane. The supervisor was pronounced dead upon receiving treatment, while the lorry driver sustained injuries to his head and right hand, recovering at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. The workers were carrying out warning sign installation works under a Kuala Lumpur City Hall contract, which began at 11pm on Oct 23 and concluded at 4am today.

Police are investigating the incident under Sections 44(1)(b) and 44(1A)(b) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs causing death and injury. Witnesses are urged to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station or visit the nearest police station.

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