Drunk driver ploughs car into MyVi, motorcycle in Penang

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NSTnation: The 24-year-old man, who was driving a Proton Waja, was headed toward the city when he lost control of the car and slammed into a Perodua MyVi at a traffic light junction.

The 24-year-old man, who was driving a Proton Waja, was headed toward the city when he lost control of the car and slammed into a Perodua MyVi at a traffic light junction.

The impact of the 4.30am crash sent the Waja into the opposite lane and straight at an oncoming motorcycle. Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santung said the 40-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious head and body injuries while the driver of the MyVi, a 22-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident.

The driver of the Waja was not injured. He was later tested positive for alcohol and detained for further questioning.He added that the case is being investigated under Section 44 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing injury.

 

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Pls. Spike up the punishment for DUI. Including shutting down premise tat the accused drank from. MOTMalaysia JPJ_Malaysia KP_JPJ

One of the MAJOR REASONS why Malaysians behave badly on the roads is due to LACK OF ENFORCEMENT. Why are our PATROL CARS not put to good use LOOKING OUT FOR BAD DRIVERS?

This is Malaysia for you... no random checks for drunks during festive seasons; NO random checks for UNAUTHORISED number plates; ONLY checks at BLIND CORNERS AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS... WHY? Your guess is good as mine....

Kaji dlu wahai menteri2 sekalian.. Kaji..

Penang negeri paling kerap kemalangan pemandu mabuk

Eye for an eye , death sentence for drunk drivers !

Totally irresponsible. They should be punished to the max and ban from driving!

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