Police Track Driver In Fatal Six-Vehicle Jalan Kuching Crash To Damansara Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 – Police have located the driver involved in a six-vehicle pile-up along Jalan Kuching that resulted in the death of a five-year-old girl, tracking him to a hospital in Damansara.

The 24-year-old suspect is currently receiving medical treatment for a concussion at a private hospital under the direct supervision of a police investigating officer.

The tragic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2026, on Jalan Kuching heading northbound from the Kuala Lumpur city centre toward Segambut.

Crash Sequence, Victims, and Police Appeal

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) Chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa released details regarding the multi-vehicle collision:

• Initial Rear-End Impact: Preliminary investigations indicate that at 3:44 PM amidst slow-moving traffic, a BYD Seal allegedly rear-ended a Perodua Bezza driven by the young victim’s father.
• Multi-Vehicle Chain Reaction: The initial collision impacted a motorcycle before causing the Perodua Bezza to spin into the right lane, striking three additional vehicles—a Nissan Almera, a Toyota Alphard, and a Perodua Myvi.
• Fatal Injuries & Hospitalization: The five-year-old girl, who was in the rear passenger seat of the Perodua Bezza, suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL).
• Injured Victims: The victim’s 30-year-old father suffered a right-hand injury, while the 33-year-old motorcyclist sustained head injuries; both were admitted to HKL for treatment. Drivers of the other three vehicles escaped unharmed.
• Statutory Investigation & Appeal: The case is investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving causing death. Police urge eyewitnesses to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or report to any nearby station.

–NMT