KOTA TINGGI: A 60-year-old woman was killed in a road accident involving two cars at KM45 along Jalan Johor Baru-Mersing road here.
Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Yusof Othman said police received information about the accident from a member of the public at about 2pm on Sunday (Nov 15).
He said the crash involved a Toyota Vios driven by a 33-year-old man and a Proton Saga driven by a 28-year-old woman.
“The Proton Saga was also carrying three passengers, comprising two girls aged seven and five, as well as the 60-year-old woman.
“The 60-year-old passenger, who was seated in the rear right seat of the Proton Saga, sustained serious internal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene,” he said.
Supt Yusof added the two drivers and the other victims were taken to Kota Tinggi Hospital’s emergency department for further treatment.
He said the victim’s body was also sent to the hospital’s forensic unit for post-mortem, and police have classified the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Supt Yusof advised motorists to remain vigilant and comply with traffic laws and regulations to ensure everyone’s safety on the road.
