Fight breaks out after fatal road accident in Penang

GEORGE TOWN: A video of an accident and a fight that broke out after the crash has gone viral, with police stating that those involved in the fight were family members of the victim and alleged perpetrator.

The video shows a car crashing into a motorcyclist, with both the victim and the car crashing into the pavement along a housing area.

The video then cuts to a fight taking place at the same location, possibly minutes after the accident.

People are seen scuffling while others try to break up the fight.

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Soffian Santong said they became aware of the 24-second video at around 2pm on Friday (May 12).

He said the viral video shows that the incident took place on May 8 at around 11.20am along Jalan Loh Poh Heng, Tanjung Bungah here.

"The fight broke out after an argument between the two families involved in the accident.

"The accident involved a man driving the car and a woman on a motorcycle.

"The woman sustained severe head injuries and died at the scene," he said in a statement on Friday (May 12).

ACP Soffian said the fatal crash is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

"The fight is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting.

"We are further investigating the case under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing injury," he said.

ACP Soffian said a total of six individuals were arrested and all have been granted police bail.

"We urge the public not to share the video to avoid further speculation about the case," he said.