Suspect allegedly hits oncoming car, motorcycles after driving on the wrong side of road in Pajam, Negeri Sembilan.
A driver was killed and four others injured near Pajam, Negeri Sembilan following a road accident involving a person suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to Nilai district police chief Mohd Nor Marzukee Besar, the incident took place at 3.20am at the Pajam toll booth. He said the male suspect, 30, allegedly caused the accident while driving on the wrong side of the road, colliding with a car and several motorcycles.Police are still waiting for alcohol and drug test results from the suspect, reported The matter is being investigated under Section 44 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a prison term of between three and 10 years and a fine of between RM8,000 and RM20,000.
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