Elderly man killed in four-car crash along Kota Baru-Gua Musang road

KUALA KRAI: An 82-year-old man lost his life in a four-car collision along the Kota Baru-Gua Musang road on Tuesday evening, reported Kuala Krai police chief Superintendent Mazlan Mamat. The accident took place at KM61 around 7:20 pm when the driver of the vehicle carrying the victim, who was en route from Kota Baru to Gua Musang, lost control and collided with the back of another car.

The subsequent impact caused the third car to strike a fourth vehicle ahead. Mazlan revealed that the victim, seated in the front passenger seat, sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the initial car sustained minor injuries, while the occupants of the other vehicles remained unharmed.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the incident was likely a result of the first car's driver's negligence in maintaining control over the vehicle. Superintendent Mazlan urged drivers to remain vigilant, especially during the festive season when traffic congestion rises and roads may be slippery due to rain. The case is currently under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act.