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The one-minute and 20-second long video begins by showing a Toyota Hilux that is already in a damaged state after it is believed to have crashed into a Perodua Alza.
Smoke can be seen emitting from the bottom of the Hilux. The video was taken by another vehicle and a woman’s voice can be heard saying that the Hilux driver might have fallen asleep.
Just as the smoke cloud is about to cover the area, the Hilux suddenly shoves through the Alza, runs over a curb before crashing into a roadside stall.
Tyres can be heard screeching as the Hilux pushes through the Alza, and the four-wheel drive later knocks over a motorcycle.
The Hilux ends up crashing into a shoplot.
As the accident is unfolding, several passers-by can be seen hitting on the Hilux’s front window as if they are trying to wake him up.
The video garnered over 64,000 views on We are Malaysians Facebook page. Many netizens speculated that the Hilux driver might have suffered from a heart attack or a stroke.
According to The Star, the Hilux driver had fainted due to not eating.
“At around 6pm, the 39-year-old driver was seen driving against the flow of traffic before hitting a car,” said Kajang district police chief ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan.
“He then lost control of his vehicle following the collision and collided into the stalls there.”
“Investigations showed that the driver had fainted while driving due to not eating and when he regained consciousness, he panicked, causing the crash.”
The 39-year-old Hilux driver also tested negative for drugs, reported Utusan Malaysia.
The case is currently being investigated under Rule 10 of the Malaysian Road Traffic Rules 1959 (Rule 10 LN 166/59).