Retiree loses control of car, crashes into food stall in Alor Gajah
In the 2.55pm incident on Monday (June 2), the 80-year-old driver suffered swelling to the head, believed to be due to the impact of the crash.
Alor Gajah OCPD Supt Ashari Abu Samah said the victim, who was driving alone, was travelling from Pulau Sebang towards Taman Melaka Perdana, here when the incident occurred.
"Upon reaching the stretch, the elderly driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle before crashing into a roadside stall.
"Fortunately, no customers were inside and the 53-year-old female stall owner also escaped unscathed," he said.
Supt Ashari added that the victim was taken to Alor Gajah Hospital and a police report was lodged by the stall owner.
"The case is being investigated under Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959," he added.
Meanwhile, Alor Gajah district Civil Defence officer Captain (PA) Shahrulnizam Mad Shah said four of his personnel were dispatched to the scene shortly after receiving the emergency call.
He said that upon arrival, the team found a car lodged inside the stall and pinned under a collapsed roof.
"The victim had already been rescued by members of the public by the time my team arrived
"We provided treatment and calmed the victim, who appeared traumatised before taking him to Alor Gajah hospital for treatment," he said. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
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