PAPAR: A 63-year-old man was killed while his wife suffered serious injuries following a collision between a lorry and a four-wheel-drive, along Jalan Kampung Biau, here, Wednesday.
District Police Chief DSP Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka said the incident occurred at about 9am when a lorry, heading towards Kampung Kuala from Kampung Pedawan, went out of control while going downhill.
In the attempt to control the vehicle, the lorry entered the opposing lane before colliding with an upcoming Isuzu Jeep driven by the victim who was travelling from Papar. The victim's pickup truck at the scene of the accident in Papar. (PDRM pic)
“The deceased was travelling with his family comprising his wife, 58 along with children 20 and 30-years-old.
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Despite immediate medical attention, Kamaruddin said the victim was pronounced dead at about 10.15am.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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