A man has been detained by police on suspicion of reckless driving, which led to an accident on the Sungai Besi Expressway yesterday afternoon that involved a family of four riding motorcycles.
About 12:30 p.m., the family’s motorcycle—which included two small girls—was struck by a 21-year-old man who was suddenly changing lanes while driving a Ford Ranger from Sungai Besi towards Balakong.
The victims, who ranged in age from five to 34, suffered minor injuries and were treated at Serdang Hospital, according to ACP Sarifudin Mohd Salleh, chief of the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT).
“A police report has been lodged by both parties, and the Ford Ranger driver has been detained. He will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Court tomorrow,” he said in a statement today.
Sarifudin said that the case falls under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
He also urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Kuala Lumpur JSPT office at 03-20719999 to assist in the investigation.
Earlier, a dashcam recording of the incident went viral on social media, showing a motorcycle carrying two adults with children being hit by a vehicle that abruptly changed lanes.
In response to a distressing incident, a police report has been filed by both parties involved, leading to the detention of the Ford Ranger driver. Scheduled for appearance at the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Court tomorrow, the driver faces charges under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, emphasizing legal consequences for reckless driving.
Addressing the severity of the matter, Sarifudin, in an official statement, urged individuals possessing additional information about the incident to come forward. Contact the Kuala Lumpur JSPT office at 03-20719999 to contribute to the ongoing investigation. The incident gained widespread attention after a dashcam recording circulated on social media, depicting a vehicle abruptly changing lanes and colliding with a motorcycle carrying two adults and children. The authorities emphasize the importance of public cooperation to ensure a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
