Police: BYD driver to be charged over fatal Jalan Kuching crash
A 24-year-old driver of a BYD Seal will face three criminal charges following a fatal six-vehicle collision on Jalan Kuching that resulted in the death of a five-year-old girl. The suspect was arrested after being discharged from a hospital and will appear in the Magistrates Court.
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The case highlights issues of road safety and legal accountability for dangerous driving involving high-performance electric vehicles.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The driver of a BYD Seal involved in a six-vehicle collision that killed a five-year-old girl on Jalan Kuching is to be charged at the Magistrates Court tomorrow.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the investigation team arrested the 24-year-old suspect immediately after he was discharged from a private hospital, where he had sought treatment.
“The suspect was arrested at about 11.30am today and is now being held at the Dang Wangi police lockup.
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