Police seek Rohingya man over road accident

Shah Alam police are actively seeking a Rohingya man believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run accident that injured a local motorcyclist and his son. The incident took place in Jalan Padang Jawa, Section 16, on Tuesday evening.

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The man and his son collided with the left side of the motorcycle ridden by the Rohingya man as he was entering the intersection.

According to preliminary reports, the suspect was riding a motorcycle from Padang Jawa and attempted to turn right towards a commercial center. Police allege that the man failed to check for oncoming traffic or ensure the safety of other road users before entering the intersection. This maneuver allegedly led to a collision with a local motorcyclist and his young son, who were traveling in the opposite direction.

The impact caused the local motorcyclist and his son to crash into the left side of the Rohingya man's motorcycle. Both victims sustained minor injuries. The father suffered wounds to his hand and shoulder, while his son was monitored at the hospital before being released.

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The accident resulted in the victim suffering minor injuries to his hand and shoulder and receiving treatment at Shah Alam Hospital, while his son was monitored by medical personnel at the same hospital before being discharged.

Following the incident, police have opened an investigation under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their investigation. They have provided contact details for the investigating officer, Inspector Muhammad Najib Abdul Rahman, at the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters, urging anyone with information to come forward.

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Anyone with information can come forward to provide statements to assist the investigation by contacting the Investigating Officer of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division (BSPT) of the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters, Inspector Muhammad Najib Abdul Rahman at 019-7757354.