Teenager among 13 arrested in fatal hit-and-run case

Johor police have arrested 13 suspects, including a 15-year-old girl, in connection with the death of a 17-year-old who was allegedly run over by a Toyota Vellfire in Kulai on August 25. Johor Police Commissioner Datuk Ab. Rahaman Arsad indicated that the incident appears to be linked to a dispute between two secret society groups.

The victim, who was no longer attending school, was traveling with four friends in a Perodua Myvi when their vehicle was reportedly followed and then rammed by several other cars. One of the vehicles struck the Myvi, causing it to swerve and crash. The victim was ejected from the car and subsequently hit by a Toyota Vellfire, resulting in his death at the scene.

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the incident occurred when the victim and his four friends, traveling in a Perodua Myvi, were being followed by several vehicles. The vehicle carrying the victim was hit by one of the vehicles, causing it to skid and crash, resulting in the victim being thrown out before being hit by a Toyota Vellfire.

Authorities have remanded the suspects, aged between 15 and 31, for investigation under Section 302 and Section 148 of the Penal Code, as well as Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. While some suspects have prior criminal records, urine tests for drug abuse came back negative for all detainees.

During the investigation, police seized 12 mobile phones, three vehicles (a Kia Forte, a Toyota Vellfire, and a Toyota Hilux), a baseball bat, and a baton. Investigations are ongoing to identify any other individuals involved in the incident.

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Several suspects have past criminal records, but urine tests showed all of them were negative for drug abuse.