55-year-old Killed While Having Breakfast After Car Crashes Into Restaurant
Car crashes are common in Malaysia, but in this case, it didn’t involve roads or motorcyclists.
A 55-year-old woman, who was having her breakfast, tragically lost her life after a car came crashing into the Kedah shop, leaving her with fatal injuries.
According to a report by China Press, the incident occurred at around 9:30 AM (Monday) at a corner coffee shop located opposite the UTC Market in Sungai Petani.
She died on the spot
The incident has since left four others injured, while the 55-year-old woman tragically died on the spot due to the impact.
“The car was driven by a driver who was suspected to have suffered a minor stroke at the time of the incident, which caused the driver to lose control of the car,” Kuala Muda police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail was quoted as saying.
As of now, there are no further updates on the incident, the conditions of those injured, or the status of the driver involved.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Under current laws, those convicted for the first time face a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to RM20,000.
