Two drivers killed in head-on collision along MRR2 near Bukit Antarabangsa
AMPANG: Two motorists were killed and another injured in a head-on collision between a Perodua Myvi and a Toyota Vellfire on the Middle Ring Road 2 early today.
Two motorists lost their lives and another sustained injuries in a fatal head-on collision on the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) near Bukit Antarabangsa early today. The incident occurred at 12.40am at Km23, when a Perodua Myvi, driven by an individual en route from Taman Melawati to Cheras, allegedly veered into the opposite lane and lost control.
As a result, the Perodua collided head-on with a Toyota Vellfire. The Perodua driver sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Ampang Hospital. Both the driver and passenger of the Toyota Vellfire were also injured and rushed to the same hospital, though the Vellfire driver tragically passed away during treatment, while the passenger remains hospitalized for further care.
Police were alerted to the tragic crash at 12.45am. Investigations into the incident are underway under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. This offense can result in a prison sentence of five to 10 years, coupled with a fine ranging from RM20,000 to RM50,000 upon conviction.
Repeat offenders may face harsher penalties, including between 10 and 15 years in prison and a fine between RM50,000 and RM100,000. Those with information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact the Ampang Jaya Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department and Enforcement Department.
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.
