A NINE-SECOND VIDEO has gone viral showing two men fighting in the middle of a highway. Allegedly the incident happened on Jalan Johor Baru-Ayer Hitam.
Is this true?
Verdict:
YES
According to a statement by Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Rupiah Abd Wahid, the altercation happened in the middle of the road at KM18, Jalan Johor Baru-Ayer Hitam.
ACP Rupiah Abd Wahid said the 57-year-old victim lodged a police report over the incident on Friday (Sept 16) at 5.19pm.
"The incident occurred on Friday at 3.10pm when the victim, who works as a trader, was heading towards Bukit Indah from Muar.
"The victim’s car was suddenly cut off by the individual, who suddenly switched lanes from the right to the middle, causing a small collision," she said in a statement on Sunday (Sept 18).
ACP Rupiah said both drivers started to quarrel before the individual grabbed a blunt object and hit the victim, causing injury to his head and left arm.
The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries a maximum imprisonment of 10 years or a fine or whipping, or any two of the punishments, upon conviction.
It is also being investigated under Rule 6 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 for cutting off vehicles in a dangerous manner, which carries a maximum fine of RM300.
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