SIBU, April 1 — A 42-year-old Chinese national has been remanded for four days, starting yesterday, to assist in the investigation into the road accident that resulted in the death of Sabah State Court Director Marutin Pagan.
Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili confirmed the remand, stating that it was necessary to facilitate the investigation into the fatal crash.
The incident occurred on March 30 at the Kanowit roundabout along Jalan Kanowit/Julau/Durin, involving two sports utility vehicles (SUVs).
In a statement issued the same day, Zulkipli said that Marutin, who suffered severe head injuries, was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from the vehicle.
“The victim was travelling with four others in an SUV driven by a 28-year-old woman.
“Investigation at the scene found that the SUV was heading to Sibu from Kanowit and upon arriving at the scene at the roundabout, it was hit by another SUV,” he said.
“The collision caused the SUV to overturn, and one of its passengers, aged 56 was thrown out of the vehicle and was confirmed dead at the scene due to severe head injuries,” he added in that statement.
He also noted that the driver of the other SUV, the Chinese national, did not suffer any injuries. However, four other passengers suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the Kanowit Hospital.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. — The Borneo Post
