Man found dead after going missing following reunion dinner
A 25-year-old man who went missing after a Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinner was later found dead after his car was discovered submerged in Sungai Simin, Malaysia.
The accident is believed to have occurred around midnight on Tuesday (17 Feb).
Failed to return home after CNY dinner with family
According to Berita Harian Online, the victim had reunited with his family for the CNY dinner but failed to return home.
The family later reported his disappearance to the authorities.
Authorities found his Toyota Yaris submerged in river
Upon receiving a call at around 5pm, 14 officers and personnel from the Senawang Fire and Rescue Station went to the scene, reports Harian Metro.
Source: NST
The investigation led to the discovery of a Toyota Yaris.
Seremban District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Azahar Abdul Rahim, said the Toyota driver was travelling towards Taman Senawang Perdana when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle and plunged into the river.
Victim removed from vehicle & declared dead at the scene
The personnel successfully extricated the trapped driver at 6.30pm. He sustained severe facial injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
Source: Berita Harian
Authorities took the victim’s body to the Forensic Department of Rembau Hospital for a post-mortem
Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Featured images adapted from Berita Harian.
Man in M’sia goes missing after CNY reunion dinner, found dead as car plunged into river
