BYD Driver to Face Three Charges After Fatal Six-Vehicle Crash in Kuala Lumpur

A 24-year-old driver of a BYD Seal involved in a fatal six-vehicle collision on Jalan Kuching, Kuala Lumpur, is scheduled to face three charges at the Jalan Duta Traffic Magistrates’ Court on October 15.

Police arrested the man at about 11.30am on October 14, shortly after he was discharged from a private hospital in Damansara, where he had been receiving treatment. He was subsequently taken to the Dang Wangi police lock-up.

BYD Driver Faces Charges

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said prosecutors had agreed to proceed after receiving the investigation papers.

The charges are under Sections 41(1), 42(1) and 52(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, relating to causing death through dangerous driving, dangerous or reckless driving, and failing to stop after an accident.

The collision occurred at about 3.44pm on October 10 when the BYD allegedly struck the rear of a Perodua Bezza travelling in slow traffic towards Segambut.

The impact caused the Bezza to spin into another lane and collide with three other vehicles, following contact involving a motorcycle. Five-year-old passenger Asiah Ahmad Syahir later died at Kuala Lumpur Hospital from severe head injuries. Her father, who was driving the Bezza, and a motorcyclist were also injured.