SEREMBAN, October 16 2026, A Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer was killed and three others injured after a lorry carrying dry food products crashed into a JPJ vehicle and another lorry during a roadside inspection on the North-South Expressway near Senawang last night.
Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the incident occurred at about 10.30pm at Kilometre 256.1 northbound, where two JPJ officers were inspecting a motoloader carrying a cabin load on the emergency lane.
He said the approaching lorry lost control and failed to avoid the vehicles, crashing into the rear of the JPJ car and the motoloader.
The 42-year-old JPJ officer sustained head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
His 32-year-old colleague suffered serious head injuries and injuries to several parts of his body. He is receiving treatment at Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital in Seremban.
The two lorry drivers, aged 44 and 48, also sustained injuries to their legs and bodies and were being treated at the hospital’s emergency department.
Alzafny said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which concerns causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
He urged members of the public with information about the incident to contact investigating officer Inspector Syakinah Ahmad at 06-6033394 or visit the nearest police station to assist with investigations.
-MALAYMAIL
