Driver dies after car hits cow on highway

 

The Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department said the accident occurred near the Jalan Duta toll plaza at 4.55am. (PDRM pic)

PETALING JAYA: A man died after the car he was driving crashed into a cow on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) this morning.

Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department chief Sarifudin Salleh said the accident occurred near the Jalan Duta toll plaza at 4.55am.

The 30-year-old was driving on the right lane heading towards Sungai Buloh when his car crashed into the cow before hitting a road divider, said Sarifudin.

“The victim suffered severe injuries and died at the scene,” he said in a statement as reported by Harian Metro.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. - FMT