KUCHING: A local driver succumbed to his injuries in a fatal crash along Jalan Rock here early this morning (Oct 24).
Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed the unfortunate incident when contacted.
“The 24-year old victim was pronounced dead at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) around 5.40 am,” he said.
According to sources, the accident happened when the car he was driving, is believed to have skidded at a curve and crashed into the exterior walls of a car dealership.
Passers-by and workers from a petrol station nearby rushed to the aid of the victim and alerted the authorities.
First responders extricated the victim from the wreckage and he was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
