Drivers, passenger injured in two-vehicle crash

SARATOK: Three local men were injured following a two-vehicle collision at the Saratok P-turn junction today.

The accident happened at around 10:57 am and involved a Perodua Bezza and a Toyota Hilux vehicles.

It was reported that a 78-year-old victim, who was travelling in the front passenger seat of the Bezza, suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Saratok Hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, the 60-year-old Hilux driver and the 77-year-old Bezza driver also sustained injuries and were taken to the same hospital for further care.

Saratok Police Chief, DSP Mathew Manggie said preliminary investigations found that the Hilux was travelling towards Betong when the Bezza allegedly emerged suddenly from the P-turn junction.

“The Hilux driver was unable to avoid the car, resulting in the collision at KM418.4 of the Pan Borneo Highway. The accident was believed to have been caused by the Bezza driver’s failure to give way to oncoming traffic before entering the highway,” he said.

Mathew stated that the case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving.

Handout photos show the scene of the accident that injured three men this morning.