A 24-year-old Honda Jazz driver went viral yesterday (23 November) on social media after being involved in a two-vehicle accident on Jalan Hang Tuah, Melaka.
The viral video shows the man in a semi-conscious state, with many claiming that he was drunk or under the influence of substances, as well as accusing him of driving dangerously.
A crash involving a Honda Jazz driver in Melaka went viral online
The accident caused the Honda Jazz driver to crash into a Honda Civic travelling from Jonker Walk towards Jalan Tun Ali.
The Honda Civic driven by the 26-year-old man suffered damage to the rear, including a broken bumper, dented bonnet and a flat rear tyre. The Honda Jazz, on the other hand, suffered damage to the front bumper.
The Honda Jazz driver actually suffered a seizure
Melaka Tengah District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Cristopher Patit, said that in the incident that took place around 1:50 PM on Sunday, the Honda Jazz driver was not arrested. He further revealed that the 24-year-old driver suffered a seizure during the incident.
He was taken to the Melaka Hospital for treatment.
“No arrests have been made. The driver, who works as a mechanic, was reported to have suffered a seizure.”
“We are still waiting for the driver to file a police report. There is no CCTV footage of the area,” Christopher said in his statement.
The Honda Civic driver, on the other hand, did not suffer any injuries, and the police have recorded his statement.
The matter has been classified as Rule 10 LN 166/59, which is a form of negligent driving, and the matter is still being investigated.
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