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Police Seek Driver in Dangerous Driving Hit-and-Run on Federal Highway

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police are searching for a man who allegedly drove dangerously before crashing into two vehicles and fleeing the scene.
  • The incident occurred on the Federal Highway on June 20, with a video of the event circulating online.
  • Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the suspect.

Authorities in Petaling Jaya are actively searching for a man suspected of reckless driving that led to a collision with two other vehicles before he fled the scene. The incident, which occurred on the Federal Highway on June 20, gained attention after a video of the event went viral on social media.

The driver involved fled the scene, leaving his vehicle behind.

โ€” Shamsudin MamatPetaling Jaya District Police Chief describing the suspect's actions after the collision.

According to Petaling Jaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat, preliminary investigations indicate the incident took place around 6:10 PM. The suspect was reportedly driving a Perodua Kembara from Shah Alam towards Kuala Lumpur when he allegedly swerved dangerously, hitting a car and a motorcycle.

Following the collision, the driver abandoned his vehicle at the scene and escaped. The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and was transported to Sunway Hospital for treatment. The driver of the car was not mentioned as injured.

The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and was taken to Sunway Hospital for treatment.

โ€” Shamsudin MamatPolice Chief detailing the consequences of the accident for one of the victims.

Police are investigating the case under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. They are appealing to the public for any witnesses or individuals who were present at the scene to come forward and assist with the investigation. Those with information are urged to contact Assistant Traffic Investigation Officer Sergeant Kumaran Murugaya at the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters via 03-7966 2222 or visit the nearest police station.

The public who witnessed or were at the scene are asked to come forward to assist the investigation by contacting Assistant Traffic Investigation Officer Sergeant Kumaran Murugaya at the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters via 03-7966 2222 or by visiting the nearest police station.

โ€” Shamsudin MamatPolice appeal for public assistance in locating the suspect.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.