In these few months, many tree accidents occurred in the nation. Some were lucky enough to escape the accidents unharmed, but a few were injured, and some even died.
The most recent case involves a police officer with the rank of corporal who passed away after a huge tree fell on him when he was driving.
According to Sinar Harian, the accident occurred at Jalan Felda Sahabat 16 in Lahad Datu, Sabah, on the afternoon of 21 June.
The 44-year-old police officer drove the police van towards Pantai Sahabat 16, said the Lahad Datu district police chief Assistant Commissioner Dzulbaharin Ismail.
“When he reached the location, a tree that was on the side of the road suddenly fell right on the van that was driven by the victim.”
He continued: “The accident was witnessed by another police officer who was riding the motorcycle in the opposing lane.”
Right after seeing this, the police officer went to check on the van but saw that the victim had already passed away.
This case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Those who have witnessed the incident are urged to give information on this case by contacting Inspector Humaidi Harun (089-881255) or the Lahad Datu district police headquarters.
May the victim rest in peace.
