SEREMBAN: A 23-year-old policeman was killed after a car driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol crashed into him.
District police chief OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Hatta Che Din said the cop, who was on his motorcycle, died while receiving treatment at the Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital.
"Preliminary investigation has revealed that the incident happened at 1am on Monday (Aug 18) while the cop was travelling from Seremban towards Temiang.
"The 26-year-old car driver, who was heading in the opposite direction, is believed to have lost control of his car and crashed into him," he said in a statement.
ACP Mohamad Hatta said the victim, who was based at the Jalan Campbell station near here, was rushed to the hospital but died while receiving treatment at the red zone.
The car driver sustained light injuries and was detained.
"We have taken the driver's blood sample and sent it to the Chemistry Department for analysis.
"We have also obtained an order to remand him for six days," he said.
ACP Mohamad Hatta said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
He urged eyewitnesses to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Shahrizan Khairi at 019 846 1792 or any police station to assist in investigations.
