A local man has been arrested after allegedly driving against traffic flow, triggering a collision involving several vehicles along Jalan Dato Abu Bakar 16/1 yesterday.
Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat, said the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters received a report regarding the incident at 1.15pm.
Preliminary findings indicate that the crash occurred at approximately 11.28am when a red Honda CR-V was believed to have been driven against oncoming traffic before colliding with multiple vehicles travelling along the same road. Such reckless behaviour on busy urban roads poses serious risks to public safety and could have led to more severe consequences.
Despite the impact involving several vehicles, all drivers were reported to have escaped without injuries.
Following the incident, the driver of the Honda CR-V was taken into custody to assist investigations under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which relates to reckless and dangerous driving.
Police have urged members of the public who witnessed the incident or were present at the scene to come forward. Information can be channelled to Investigating Officer Inspector Mohammad Najib Mohd Azaman at 012-3526147 or the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters at 03-7966 2222.
Authorities also reminded road users to comply with traffic regulations at all times, stressing that firm action will be taken against those who flout the law.
