Kuala lumpur: The investigation paper into the fatal crash involving a military officer suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol will be submitted to the state prosecution director tomorrow for further action, according to police.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa stated that police have secured an extension of remand for the 31-year-old officer until tomorrow to aid in investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Police have recorded statements from 12 witnesses to facilitate the investigation of this accident. A report was filed regarding the incident involving a Perodua Alza e-hailing multi-purpose vehicle and a Ford Fiesta at 5:38 am on April 23.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the Ford Fiesta, driven by the military officer, allegedly veered into the opposite lane, resulting in a collision with the Perodua Alza. The Alza was driven by a 41-year-old man transporting two passengers from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The crash led to the tragic death of a 22-year-old Bangladeshi male e-hailing passenger at the scene due to severe head injuries, while a 20-year-old Bangladeshi female passenger sustained injuries.