On December 11, a 46-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a car accident in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, where the roof of her car was ripped off.
According to Oriental Daily, the accident occurred while the woman was driving her 9-year-old daughter to school and collided with another car.
Suspect lost control of his car while making a U-turn
In a statement, the Kota Kinabalu District Police shared that the accident happened when the other driver’s car skidded and veered into the opposite lane, crashing head-on into the victim’s car.
ACP Kasim Bin Muda, the District Chief of Police, revealed that the suspect, a man in his 20s, was driving from Kubusak toward Putatan. While trying to make a U-turn, he lost control of his car and ended up hitting the victim.
Tragically, the victim suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the medical officer, while her daughter survived, while her daughter survived, according to Oriental Daily.
The accident was caused by the Myvi driver’s negligence
Kasim explained that the investigation revealed the accident was primarily caused by the other driver’s negligence, as he lost control of his vehicle, which ultimately led to the tragic incident.
The authorities are continuing their investigations into the matter, and the case is currently being handled under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 to determine the full extent of the situation.
In light of this unfortunate event, the police are urging all road users to remain vigilant and to prioritise safety by driving responsibly and adhering to traffic rules.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family during this tough time.
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