While the Singapore driver survived, a Malaysian motorcyclist was killed in the accident
So not too long ago we were treated to a “hot debate” coming out of Singapore about how some chose not to shower in the mornings before starting their days. We got “mandilah Singapura” out of it but now a Singaporean has caused an accident in JB and some Singaporeans are debating online whether he is actually responsible for the accident. What will we get out of this?
A tragic accident on Johor’s Linkedua Highway involving a red Singaporean Maserati sparked public outrage in Malaysia. The incident, which occurred on 9 May, saw a 27-year-old Singaporean man’s reckless actions lead to an accident. He allegedly made an illegal U-turn on the highway and hit a barrier. The impact dislodged the guardrail, pushing it to the opposite lane.
Moreover, a 31-year-old local motorcyclist on a Honda RS150R was unable to avoid the guard rail and crashed into the barrier. He sustained severe injuries that led to his death at the scene. The force of the collision also caused his motorcycle’s storage box to be thrown across the road, hitting two other motorcyclists. Fortunately, they only suffered minor injuries.
In the immediate aftermath of this fatal crash, several angry motorists confronted and assaulted the Maserati driver. He was, however, saved by the bell as authorities arrived on the scene and took him into custody. While he was released after initial questioning, investigations are still ongoing.
On top of that, the case is currently being probed under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death by reckless driving, as well as Section 324 of the Penal Code, which deals with voluntarily causing hurt. The incident has garnered widespread attention online, especially on Reddit, where Singaporean users are once again debating a clear cut topic.
One user, posting under the name ‘ybct,’ argued that the Maserati driver may not be legally liable, stating, “Technically, the driver is indirectly responsible for the accident. But legally, there may be no case because the guardrail had been dislodged for some time before the motorcyclist hit it.” Do you agree?
This comment sparked backlash from others who, logically, held the driver fully accountable. “He has the audacity to blame the victim. The Maserati hit the barrier after an illegal U-turn, directly causing the accident. Let the Malaysian authorities deal with him accordingly.” said reddit user Reyyrioo.
The police have urged any witnesses to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation. As the legal process unfolds, the case continues to provoke strong emotions on both sides of the border, underscoring the broader implications of reckless driving and cross-border accountability. We got all this from The Reporter and their full article is linked here. Thank you The Reporter for the information and images.
