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A 25-year-old man in Malaysia was found dead on Wednesday, February 18th, after his car was discovered submerged in Sungai Simin, near Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The tragedy unfolded after the man went missing following a Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinner with his family on Tuesday evening, February 17th.
The incident prompted a search operation, culminating in the discovery of a Toyota Yaris in the river. Authorities believe the vehicle lost control and plunged into the water while traveling towards Taman Senawang Perdana. This incident marks another tragic loss following a similar case just days prior, where a 24-year-old man was found dead after falling into a river, as reported by Malaysia Gazette.
According to Seremban District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Azahar Abdul Rahim, the accident likely occurred around midnight on Tuesday. The victim’s family had reported him missing after he failed to return home following the CNY dinner at Khoo Kee Plantation. A search was initiated, and the vehicle was located at approximately 5:00 PM the following day.
Fire and Rescue personnel from the Senawang station responded to the scene, deploying 14 officers and personnel to assist in the recovery operation. They successfully extricated the driver from the submerged vehicle at 6:30 PM. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene due to severe facial injuries sustained in the crash, according to reports from Berita Harian.
Vehicle Recovery and Investigation
The victim’s body was subsequently transported to the Forensic Department of Rembau Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police are currently investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident. The investigation will focus on factors that may have contributed to the loss of control of the vehicle.
The discovery of the Toyota Yaris brought a somber end to the search efforts initiated by concerned family members who reported the man’s disappearance after he didn’t return home from the festive gathering. The New Straits Times reported the initial mystery surrounding his whereabouts was resolved with the vehicle’s discovery.
Location of the Incident
Sungai Simin is located near Sungai Gadut, a small town in the Seremban District of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The area is situated approximately 9 kilometers northeast of Sungai Gadut, according to Mapcarta.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Investigating Officer Inspector G Sankar at 06-6032222 or visit the nearest police station to assist with the ongoing investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation, and further details are expected to be released as the police investigation progresses. The community is left reeling from this tragic event following a time meant for celebration and family reunion.
As the investigation continues, authorities will aim to piece together the events leading up to the accident and determine the cause of the vehicle leaving the roadway. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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