Two drivers killed in head-on collision along MRR2 near Bukit Antarabangsa

AMPANG: Two motorists were killed and another injured in a head-on collision between a Perodua Myvi and a Toyota Vellfire on the Middle Ring Road 2 early today.

The crash occurred at 12.40am at Km23 on the highway near Bukit Antarabangsa, when the Perodua driver, heading from Taman Melawati towards Cheras, is believed to have lost control and veered into the opposite lane.

Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid said the car then collided head-on with the Toyota Vellfire.

"The impact left the Perodua driver with severe head injuries, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Ampang Hospital," he said in a statement today.

Khairul Anuar said the driver and passenger of the Toyota Vellfire were also injured in the crash and rushed to the same hospital.

"However, the Vellfire driver died while receiving treatment at the hospital, while the passenger remains hospitalised for further treatment," he said.

Police received information about the fatal crash at 12.45am.

Khairul Anuar said investigations were ongoing under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.

The offence carries a jail term of five to 10 years and a fine of RM20,000 to RM50,000 upon conviction.

Repeat offenders face imprisonment of between 10 and 15 years and a fine of between RM50,000 and RM100,000.

Those with information on the accident can contact the Ampang Jaya Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department and Enforcement Department.