4WD Allegedly Runs Over & Kills Three-Year-Old Boy At A Gated Community In Johor Bahru
A voice could be screaming in distress following the collision.
A three-year-old boy died after he was allegedly run over by a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle while riding a kick scooter near his house in Johor Bahru last Friday, 4 August
According to Malay Mail, the boy, who lived in the Eco Spring gated community in Taman Ekoflora, died on the spot.
The driver of the vehicle has been identified as a 32-year-old man.
Johor Bahru South police chief ACP Raub Selamat said police have launched an investigation into the case after receiving a police report on the incident.
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A 22-second closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage has gone viral, showing a 4WD vehicle turning a corner before running over the child
The footage reveals that the child was no taller than the height of the vehicle's hood. The child is seen standing at the junction, but the vehicle does not come to a halt.
After the collision, a person can be heard screaming in distress as they run over to check on the boy.
Netizens extended their condolences to the boy's parents in the comments section of the video. Several commenters said the vehicle was moving too fast in a residential area.
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The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless driving
"If convicted, the driver can be fined between RM20,000 and RM50,000, and jailed for between five and 10 years," Raub told Malay Mail today, 8 August.
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