SEREMBAN, May 4 — Road accident statistics in Negeri Sembilan show a worrying trend with 10,195 cases recorded over the past four months.
State police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said that out of that number, 126 cases were fatal accidents resulting in 134 deaths, including incidents involving more than one person killed in a single incident.
The authorities have categorised 83 cases as serious accidents, 237 as minor accidents, and 9,749 cases involving only vehicle damage.
"From these accidents, nearly 46 per cent of deaths involve motorcyclists due to loss of control, including drowsiness and long-distance driving that causes fatigue and affects concentration levels.
"Limited lighting, especially at night, also contributes to the increased risk of accidents in addition to individual's negligence," he said in a statement today.
Alzafny added that several other factors were also identified as causes of accidents, including tailgating (2,581 cases), lack of awareness and failure to detect objects (2,351 cases, which also involved 24 deaths), and single-vehicle accidents (1,321 cases, 39 deaths).
Negligence at intersections recorded 1,318 cases, while factors such as fatigue, drowsiness, or loss of focus contributed to 13 deaths.
He said the Royal Malaysia Police will continue to enhance law enforcement to ensure that traffic regulations are always adhered to and that the safety of road users is preserved.
