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Man and two daughters killed after immigration truck runs red light and crashes into car in KL

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • A man and his two daughters died when an Immigration Department truck ran a red light and crashed into their car in Kuala Lumpur.
  • The truck driver was reportedly heading to pick up detainees when the accident occurred early on Aug. 19.
  • Police are investigating the incident and have detained both drivers, with initial tests showing no alcohol.

Tragedy struck Kuala Lumpur early on Aug. 19 when an Immigration Department truck collided with a car at a traffic light intersection, resulting in the deaths of a man and his two daughters. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. along Jalan Sultan Ismail.

Initial investigations found that the truck, driven by a 43-year-old man, was believed to have entered the intersection while the traffic light in its direction was red, with its beacon lights and siren activated.

— Mohd Zamzuri Mohd IsaThe Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief described the initial findings of the accident investigation.

According to Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, the empty truck was en route to pick up detainees after an operation. Initial investigations suggest the truck driver, a 43-year-old man, entered the intersection against a red light, with his beacon lights and siren activated.

At the same time, a car driven by a 50-year-old man had a green light and was proceeding straight through the intersection. The collision occurred in the center of the intersection, with the truck then veering towards four pedestrians – the family.

At the same time, a car driven by a 50-year-old man was travelling straight through the intersection as the traffic light in his direction was green.

— Mohd Zamzuri Mohd IsaThe Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief described the movement of the car that was hit.

The victims who died at the scene were identified as a 53-year-old man and his daughters, aged 25 and 12. The man's 55-year-old wife, the mother of the two girls, sustained injuries to her head, right hand, and legs. She was taken to Hospital Kuala Lumpur's critical care unit.

The driver was unable to avoid the truck, resulting in a collision in the middle of the intersection.

— Mohd Zamzuri Mohd IsaThe Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief explained the moment of impact.

Police have detained both drivers for questioning. Preliminary breathalyser tests and urine screenings for both returned negative results. Authorities have secured CCTV footage, are tracing witnesses, and have taken the involved vehicles for inspection as the investigation continues. Malaysia's immigration director-general stated the department's standard operating procedures will be reviewed and pledged full cooperation with the police.

The three victims who died at the scene were a 53-year-old man and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12.

— Mohd Zamzuri Mohd IsaThe Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief confirmed the identities and ages of the deceased.
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