Looks like even our own Deputy Prime Minister isn’t safe from the craziness of KL traffic!
A 42-year-old van driver was recently arrested for allegedly damaging a Toyota Alphard belonging to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The incident, which reportedly took place at 3.30pm yesterday (6th September), happened along Jalan Tun Razak near the Intermark building.
#NSTflash A man has been arrested for allegedly punching the windscreen of a car belonging to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The incident reportedly took place near the Intermark building along Jalan Tun Razak yesterday.
— New Straits Times (@NST_Online) September 6, 2018
Wangsa Maju district police chief Superintendent Noor Azmi Yusoff stated that a minor accident occurred between the Deputy Prime Minister’s car and a van that was exiting a building, according to Astro Awani.
“Because of that incident, the van driver became angry. He then exited his vehicle and began punching the Toyota Alphard’s front windscreen until it cracked. He then left the scene after that.”
Source: Astro Awani
The damage the van driver had caused is estimated to be around RM3,000 according to the district police chief.
Soon after, the incident was reported to the police and the man has already been taken into police custody. Now, the case is currently being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code.
Well, at least no one got seriously injured in this accident. Let’s hope that the authorities thoroughly investigate this issue. Remember guys, don’t succumb to road rage no matter how frustrating traffic is!
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