PASIR GUDANG: The 50-year-old van driver detained yesterday to assist in the investigation of an accident involving a preschool girl has been released on police bail today.
Seri Alam District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said that the investigation is being conducted under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
"The female driver was released on police bail this morning. The police are currently completing the investigation papers to be submitted to the prosecutor for court prosecution," he said when contacted today.
Yesterday, it was reported that a five-year-old girl was killed after being hit by a school van in front of her home on Jalan Suria, Bandar Seri Alam, here.
The incident occurred at approximately 11.35am when the van driver was dropping off the victim and her six-year-old brother, who is also a preschool student, in front of their home.
As a result of the incident, the victim suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead while receiving treatment.