{
  "id": 11584175,
  "title": "Man killed in crash involving lorry driven by man under influence of alcohol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/man-killed-in-crash-involving-lorry-driven-by-man-under-influence-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T02:48:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1546620/man-killed-crash-involving-lorry-driven-man-under-influence-alcohol"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A tragic accident occurred near Port Dickson, Malaysia, when a lorry driven by a man suspected of being intoxicated collided with a car, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to two passengers. The 35-year-old male driver of the car was killed at the scene due to severe injuries sustained in the crash, which took place at 6:50 pm near Km13.5 of Jalan Lukut-Sepang. The 32-year-old wife and five-year-old daughter of the deceased car driver were also injured in the incident.\n\nPreliminary investigations revealed that the collision occurred when the 46-year-old lorry driver, traveling from Lukut to Sepang, lost control of their vehicle. The lorry then entered the opposite lane, colliding with the car. Fortunately, the lorry driver was not injured in the accident. However, a breathalyser test conducted on him showed an alcohol level exceeding the permitted limit, indicating his suspected intoxication.\n\nThe victims were promptly transported to Port Dickson Hospital for further medical attention. Superintendent Ahmad Afiq Mohd Adnan, the District police chief, stated that the lorry driver had been arrested and the case is being investigated under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. This section pertains to offenses related to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, or exceeding the prescribed limit, leading to injury or death.",
  "summary": "PORT DICKSON: A man was killed and his wife as well as daughter were injured after the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry driven by a man suspected of being under the influence of alcohol yesterday.",
  "key_points": [
    "35-year-old man killed in Malaysia lorry-car crash",
    "Intoxicated 46-year-old lorry driver lost control",
    "Driver's breathalyser showed alcohol level over limit"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The lorry driver's suspected intoxication and subsequent arrest under the Road Transport Act 1987 imply that he may face serious charges for causing the fatal accident, potentially leading to severe consequences.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Man killed, family injured in crash involving suspected drink-driver",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/man-killed-family-injured-in-crash-involving-suspected-drink-driver",
        "published": "2026-10-03T02:48:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Man killed, family injured in Port Dickson crash involving lorry driver allegedly over alcohol limit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/man-killed-family-injured-in-port-dickson-crash-involving-lorry",
        "published": "2026-10-03T03:31:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}