Security guard dies after losing control of car, friend injured
KUANTAN: A security guard was killed and his friend was injured after the car they were travelling in skidded at Km191 of the East Coast Expressway, near here, today.
Mohamad Fitri Yamani Zaki Yamani, 24, from Felda Bukit Mendi, Bera, was killed in the 5.40am crash due to severe head injuries.
His 18-year-old front seat passenger is warded at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) here.
Kuantan police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the two were travelling towards Kuantan in a Perodua Axia belonging to a friend from Maran.
"Fitri Yamani was driving the car on the slow lane. He is believed to have lost control of the wheel.
"The car skidded towards the road shoulder. The driver was killed on the spot.
"The front seat passenger sustained severe injuries and is being treated at HTAA's red zone," he said today.
He said the case is being investigated for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
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