KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) – A lorry driver involved in a fatal four-vehicle accident at the Bukit Kajang Toll Plaza yesterday has been remanded for two days starting today to assist in police investigations.
Kajang district police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said so far, statements have been recorded from five individuals, including the owner of the lorry company involved in the incident.
“Investigations found that the lorry was last serviced in April. The driver also claimed that he jumped out of the vehicle due to brake problems.
“However, investigations are ongoing to determine whether the vehicle really had brake problems. The lorry will be sent for inspection,” he said in a statement today.
Media reports yesterday said the accident, which occurred at about 10.50 am, involved a lorry, a car, and two sport utility vehicles (SUVs), resulting in the death of a one-year-old boy and injuries to seven others.
Naazron said the baby was in the car with his mother, grandmother and twin sibling.
“All the baby’s family members have been discharged from Serdang Hospital after receiving treatment, while the other victims travelling in the two SUVs are still receiving treatment at Kajang Hospital and a private hospital in Kajang,” he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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