Man killed in a four-vehicle accident on Canna Road

KUCHING, 24 September: A 52-year-old man was killed after being involved in a road accident involving four vehicles at the Canna Street signalling light here last night.

Kuching District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident occurred at about 7:59 p.m.

According to him, an initial investigation found that the accident occurred when a Toyota Vios from the direction of Stutong Street signals headed for Canna Street signals, while moving straight in the left lane, broke into the right rear side of a Honda CR-V.

"The Toyota Vios then went into the right lane before sliding to the left of a Honda BR-V.

"The next vehicle hit the rear of a Toyota Harrier", he said in a statement today.

He said that as a result of the accident, the driver of Toyota Vios was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987", it said.

Police are urging any civilians with information related to the incident to contact Traffic Investigation Officer, Inspector Charlie Aloysius at 014-8682068 / 082-259900, or any nearby police station. - TVS