One dead, another injured in horrific accident at Jalan Batu Kawa

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The car that was driven by Kelvin.

KUCHING: A horrific accident in front of a concrete factory at Jalan Batu Kawa claimed the life of Kelvin Jason Jayis, 23 from Taman Shing Yu, Jalan Batu Kawa on Thursday night.

According to the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a distress call was received around 10.48pm informing them of an accident involving a car, driven by the deceased and a pickup truck which was driven by a 38 year old male from Taman Malihah, Jalan Matang.

According to Bomba, an eyewitness claimed that the pickup truck which was heading to MJC from Bau suddenly lost control and drove straight onto the path of Kelvin’s car on the opposite lane.

Medical personnel who rushed to the scene, announced that Kelvin died on the spot from serious injuries.

The pickup truck driver who broke both his legs in the accident was rushed to Sarawak General Hospital.

Fire and Rescue Department personnel had to extricate both victims out of their wrecked vehicles.

State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu, said the case will be investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless driving.