Father and 2-year-old son killed in Kancil accident

In a heart-wrenching incident on Saturday night, two young lives were lost after a Perodua Kancil was involved in a fatal accident at Kilometer (KM) 276.9 of the North-South Highway (PLUS), heading south, near Nilai. The driver of the Kancil, identified as a 30-year-old man, died at the scene, while his two-year-old son passed away while receiving treatment at Hospital Tuanku Jaafar (HTJ) in Seremban.

The accident occurred at approximately 11:30 pm when the Kancil was traveling from Kajang to Melaka. According to preliminary investigations conducted by the Nilai District Police, it is suspected that a burst tire caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, leading it to crash into the road divider barricade in the right lane.

Tragically, another Perodua Myvi car was unable to avoid the collision and subsequently crashed into the Kancil. Moreover, a third vehicle, also a Perodua Myvi, was involved in the accident as well, as it was in the second lane at the time of impact.

Mother and child injured in tragic Kancil accident

The driver of the Kancil was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind his grieving family. His 27-year-old wife, who was a passenger in the car, suffered severe injuries, as did their five-year-old child. Both were promptly taken to HTJ and Kajang Hospital for urgent medical attention. Three drivers and passengers from the other involved vehicles sustained minor injuries in the incident.

The two-year-old child, who was critically injured in the crash, fought bravely but tragically succumbed to his injuries at approximately 7:40 am the following morning while undergoing treatment at HTJ.

Authorities have classified the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward and assist the investigation. Inspector Nor Fadzilah Mohd Zainuddin from the Traffic Investigation Unit of Nilai District Headquarters (IPD) can be reached at 019-4611794.

Authorities are urging all motorists to exercise caution and ensure that their vehicles are in proper working condition before embarking on their journeys.