Toddler Death: Car Crash on NSE – Details
- A two-year-old girl died following a car accident on the North-South Expressway near Muar, Malaysia.
- The MPV struck the family's car from behind, causing it to lose control and hit a divider.
- The girl's 33-year-old father, who was driving, suffered arm injuries, while her 27-year-old mother broke her leg.
A two-year-old girl tragically died in a devastating car crash on the North-South Expressway (NSE) near Muar, Malaysia, leaving a family shattered. The accident, wich occurred when an MPV struck the family’s car from behind, also saw the girl’s seven-month-old brother miraculously survive. The inquiry, now underway, involves police scrutiny under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The toddler’s father sustained arm injuries, and the mother broke her leg.thankfully, the MPV driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs. News Directory 3 is following this story closely. Discover how authorities are piecing together the events that led to this tragedy and learn about the potential legal consequences that could follow.
Toddler Dies, Baby Survives North-South Expressway Crash
Updated June 1, 2025
A two-year-old girl died following a car accident on the North-South Expressway near Muar, Malaysia. The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) crash also involved her family, including her seven-month-old brother who survived. the incident occurred last Monday at KM144.9 northbound, according to Muar OCPD Asst. Comm. Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz.
The MPV struck the family’s car from behind, causing it to lose control and hit a divider. The toddler sustained severe head injuries and died Wednesday at Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Raiz Mukhliz said.
The girl’s 33-year-old father, who was driving, suffered arm injuries, while her 27-year-old mother broke her leg. The infant brother escaped injury. The 33-year-old MPV driver was also unhurt.
Authorities conducted alcohol and substance abuse tests on the MPV driver, which came back negative. A video showing the MPV hitting the car’s rear windshield circulated on social media.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. A conviction could result in imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine up to RM50,000.
What’s next
The investigation into the fatal North-South Expressway crash continues, with authorities gathering evidence and witness statements to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident and whether charges related to dangerous or reckless driving causing death will be filed.