Attempt to flee police inspection leads to horrific crash, killing eight on Pan Borneo Highway

By DayakDaily Team

SARIKEI, Nov 22: The horrific accident that claimed eight lives on the Pan Borneo Highway yesterday was triggered by an attempt to evade a police inspection.

In a news report by TVS, Sarikei District Police chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis stated that the crash occurred at 2.50pm when a Perodua Alza, carrying a local driver and seven Indonesian nationals, attempted to flee from a police patrol car.

“The vehicle veered into the opposite lane starting from the roundabout detour. Upon reaching the Sungai Nyelong Bridge on the Pan Borneo Highway, the Perodua Alza collided head-on with a Hilux,” he explained in a media statement.

The collision resulted in the deaths of the Perodua Alza’s driver and all seven passengers at the scene. The Hilux driver and a passenger sustained minor injuries.

The victims’ remains were transported to Sarikei Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

“The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and remains under further investigation,” he said.

Aswandy urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Ahmad Mustaqim Idris at 010-4427240 or visit the nearest police station. — DayakDaily

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