Van flips multiple times on Pan Borneo Highway, two thrown out and killed
The wrecked van lies overturned on the road near KM16 of the Pan Borneo Highway following a fatal crash that claimed two lives early this morning. — The Borneo Post pic
Saturday, 14 Jun 2025 6:14 PM MYT
TATAU, June 14 — Two men were killed in a single-vehicle crash along KM16 of the Pan Borneo Highway before the Semanok Bridge early this morning.
Tatau District Police Chief DSP Jame Reis said the incident occurred around 7.30am and involved a van travelling from Tatau towards Bintulu.
“Initial investigations suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn multiple times.
“Both the driver and the passenger were thrown out of the van,” he said in a statement today.
Jame added that both victims, aged 24 and 18, of Chinese descent, were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Tatau Health Clinic.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
He urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information regarding the incident, as it could cause unnecessary distress to the community.
“Anyone who witnessed the accident or has relevant information is encouraged to contact Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Jeffery Jimbol or the Tatau Traffic Department at 086-584615,” DSP Jame said. — The Borneo Post
Some driver may have slept too late last night, or distracted from quarreling with his wife that morning.
ReplyDeleteWhy should this be another one for Anthony Loke ?
I have written previously on the serious systemic failures in Malaysia's heavy vehicle safety and regulatory framework -that is definitely Government responsibility to fix, together with the industry players.
why not? at the very least a minister of Transport should be able to ANSWER/EXPLAIN WHY THAT HAPPENED, AND WAS IT A DRIVER'S FAULT, ROAD CONDITION OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
DeleteProcedural investigation of individual accidents is carried out by traffic police.
DeleteThe penalty for legal violations compoundable or chargeable in Court are mainly administered by PDRM
Transport Ministry mainly involved in macro level and licensing matters.
That's why the suspension of the bus operator company in the Gerik bus tragedy was announced by Anthony Loke as Transport Minister, but the driver charged in court for dangerous driving is a police matter,
when a country has been facing a plethora of road accidents, the Minister has to explain
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