Simunjan, Sarawak — A 53-year-old man was seriously injured after being thrown from his vehicle in a horrifying accident on Jalan Sri Aman-Kuching near Kampung Jirok yesterday morning. The accident, which occurred at approximately 9:40 AM, involved a Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive vehicle and a Hino lorry parked along the highway.
According to Simunjan District Police Chief DSP Rafhan Kepli, the Toyota Hilux was traveling at high speed when it crashed into the rear of the stationary Hino lorry. The lorry had been parked in the right lane of the road with proper warning signs in place, but the Hilux driver apparently failed to slow down in time.
The force of the impact was so intense that the Hilux driver was ejected from the vehicle, suffering serious head injuries. Authorities said the front of the Toyota Hilux was severely damaged in the crash, while the parked lorry’s rear sustained significant damage, including a ruptured left rear tire.
The injured driver, a 53-year-old man, was immediately rushed to Serian Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Thankfully, the 43-year-old truck driver of the lorry was unharmed in the incident.
The police are currently investigating the cause of the accident, which is being treated under Section 10 of the Road Traffic Act (LN 166/59). DSP Rafhan Kepli emphasized that the investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full details of the crash.
Local residents and motorists are reminded to exercise caution on highways and adhere to traffic safety rules, particularly when driving at high speeds.
