A 36-year-old man died after his Nissan Almera skidded and plunged into a river at Taman Jelutong in Changlun early this morning
JITRA: A man was killed after losing control of his car and plunging into a river at Taman Jelutong in Changlun early today.
Kubang Pasu police chief Supt Mohd Radzi Abdul Rahim identified the victim as 36-year-old Muhammad Faiz Zainal from Kampung Padang 1, Bukit Kayu Hitam.
Police received a report about the incident at 3.07 am and dispatched a patrol unit to the location.
“Initial reports stated that a car skidded in Taman Jelutong, Changlun, near Pak Andak’s Nasi Ganja Shop,” he said in a statement.
Firefighters and an ambulance arrived at 5.33 am and found a Nissan Almera with its driver deceased.
The victim’s body was sent to Jitra Hospital for further action.
Police believe the car skidded before plunging into the river.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. – Bernama







