Indian national burnt to death in car mishap
KOTA KINABALU: The charred remains of an Indian national has been recovered from the vehicle that caught fire after crashing at Kampung Janang in Kuala Penyu on Sunday morning.
Beaufort police chief DSP Azmir Abd Razak said the deceased had been identified as Dhyanchand Christopher Devaraj, 55.
Investigation into the vehicle mishap which occurred about 2.30 am revealed that the driver was travelling from Kampung Janang and headed for Kuala Penyu town.
“It is believed that as the car descended a steep hill, its right tyre burst causing the driver, Dhyanchand, to lose control of the vehicle and crashing into the hill slope. As the door on the driver’s side was stuck, it is believed that Dhyanchand had tried to get out from the left side but did not make it as the car exploded into flames,” Azmir disclosed.
“Dhyanchand’s charred remains were found on the passenger side of the vehicle,” he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.