85-year-old cancer survivor dies after being hit by vehicle in Sentul, family seeks justice

MALAYSIA: An 85-year-old woman who had survived cancer a decade ago was killed after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road in Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday (11 January).

The incident occurred at about 9.15 am along Jalan 1/48A near the Sentul Urban Transformation Centre (UTC), according to police.

Circumstances of the crash

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the crash involved a Honda Odyssey multi-purpose vehicle driven by a 42-year-old local man.

Preliminary investigations indicate the driver was exiting a row of shop lots and turning right when he failed to avoid the pedestrian and struck her.

The victim sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Allegations of multiple impacts

Family members alleged that the driver did not stop immediately after the initial impact and instead continued driving, running the woman over a second time before eventually exiting his vehicle.

According to the victim’s daughter, the driver only stopped after another motorist forced him to do so.

The woman suffered multiple fractures and internal bleeding at the scene, with family members saying she was vomiting blood following the collision.

Family speaks out

In interviews with local media, the victim’s daughter said her mother had been living an active and healthy life after overcoming cancer.

She said the family had hoped the elderly woman would be able to enjoy her later years, making her sudden death particularly devastating.

The victim’s grandson later shared dashcam footage of the incident on Facebook, sparking public outrage and calls for justice.

He said the driver claimed he was rushing to send his child to school and was looking for a parking space, an explanation the family disputes, noting the incident occurred on a Sunday.

The grandson also alleged the driver showed no signs of remorse following the incident.

Police investigation ongoing

Police said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of Malaysia’s Road Transport Act 1987, which relates to causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.

Investigations are ongoing, and the family has said it is seeking legal advice to pursue justice.

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