Man arrested in Johor Bahru after reversing Hilux into car during road rage
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Johor Bahru after repeatedly reversing his Toyota Hilux into a Perodua Axia during a roadside confrontation. Police confirmed the suspect, with seven prior criminal records, faces multiple charges under Malaysia’s Penal Code and Road Transport Act.
- A 50-year-old man was arrested in Johor Bahru after reversing his Toyota Hilux three times into a Perodua Axia.
- The Axia sustained RM15,300 (US$3,602.12) in damages; no injuries were reported.
- The suspect, with seven prior criminal records, faces multiple charges under Malaysia’s Penal Code and Road Transport Act.
A man has been arrested in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, after a road rage incident in which he repeatedly reversed his Toyota Hilux into a smaller car. Police confirmed the arrest on 22 June, following the release of video footage showing the attack.
The altercation took place at around 3:10 pm along Jalan Tun Razak. According to Johor Bahru Selatan District Police, the confrontation began when a 63-year-old man driving a Perodua Axia slowed down after missing a turn.
The Hilux driver, travelling behind, overtook the Axia before both drivers engaged in a verbal dispute. Shortly after, the suspect reversed his Hilux three times into the stationary Axia before leaving the scene.
Police released dashcam footage of the incident on their official Facebook page. The video shows the Hilux reversing twice into the Axia before fleeing. The third collision was later confirmed through witness accounts.
The Axia sustained damages estimated at RM15,300 (approximately US$3,602.12). No injuries were reported in the incident.
Authorities arrested the 50-year-old suspect and confirmed he has seven previous criminal records, though he is not currently wanted. He also tested negative for drugs at the time of arrest.
He is expected to be presented before the Johor Bahru Magistrate Court for a remand order under Section 117 of the Penal Code.
Police confirmed that multiple charges are under consideration. These include:
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Section 427 of the Penal Code: mischief and causing damage, punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine, or both.
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Section 279 of the Penal Code: rash driving, with penalties of up to six months in prison, a fine of up to RM2,000 (approximately US$470.87), or both.
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Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987: reckless and dangerous driving, carrying penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine between RM5,000 (approximately US$1,177.17) and RM15,000 (approximately US$3,531.50), and a licence suspension of up to two years.
Police investigations remain ongoing.
