Pickup truck driver remanded over viral highway crash that injured couple

KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist and his wife were injured after being thrown off their motorcycle when a pickup truck struck them on the North-South Expressway — an incident that has since gone viral on social media.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed the incident, which was captured in a video uploaded by the Facebook page "DashCam Malaysia."
"The accident took place on May 10, around 2.30pm, along the NSE heading towards the city centre, just before the Duta toll plaza," he said in a statement today.
He said the crash involved a Benelli TRK 502 motorcycle and a Nissan Navara.
"Investigations found that the motorcycle was moving straight in the left lane when the Nissan Navara, believed to be attempting to overtake another motorcycle, failed to avoid the victims and struck them from the right."
As a result of the collision, both the rider and pillion were thrown off the motorcycle and sustained injuries.
"The rider, a 53-year-old Malay man, suffered a fractured collarbone and injuries to his ankle.
"His wife, aged 49, sustained more serious injuries including brain bleeding, a fractured ankle, and broken ribs on the right side," he said.
Both victims were rushed to Hospital Sungai Buloh for treatment.
The driver of the Nissan Navara, a 32-year-old man, was unhurt in the incident and has since lodged a police report.
"A remand order was obtained, and the suspect is currently being held at the Dang Wangi lockup for two days to assist investigations," Sarifudin said.
The case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
Police are calling for eyewitnesses to come forward to aid the investigation.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the investigating officer Inspector Muhammad Farhad Kamaruddin, at 011-31903054."

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