Malaysia

Two killed in multi-vehicle crash on Federal Highway near Shah Alam

Investigations reveal the accident occurred at approximately 4.20 a.m. involving a Mercedes driven by a 31-year-old man and three pedestrians who were in the middle of the highway heading towards Klang

Updated 8 months ago · Published on 21 Jan 2026 5:14PM

Two killed in multi-vehicle crash on Federal Highway near Shah Alam
The cause of death was identified as head and bodily injuries sustained in the crash, police say - January 21, 2026

The cause of death was identified as head and bodily injuries sustained in the crash, police say - January 21, 2026

Investigations reveal the accident occurred at approximately 4.20 a.m. involving a Mercedes driven by a 31-year-old man and three pedestrians who were in the middle of the highway heading towards Klang

TWO people lost their lives in a three-vehicle collision on the Federal Highway at kilometre 11.9 early yesterday morning, police confirmed.

Shah Alam District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Ramsay Embol, said investigations revealed the accident occurred at approximately 4.20 a.m. involving a Mercedes driven by a 31-year-old man and three pedestrians who were in the middle of the highway heading towards Klang.

“Investigations indicate the crash was triggered by an earlier collision involving a Honda HRV driven by a man in his 50s, with a female passenger also in her early 50s. The Honda HRV struck the rear of a Proton Suprima driven by a man in his 20s in the far-right lane,” Ramsay explained.

“All three then exited their vehicles and were standing in the lane between the two cars when a Mercedes, driven by another man, failed to avoid them and collided with the Proton Suprima and the three individuals,” he added.

The accident resulted in the deaths of the Honda HRV driver and his passenger at the scene. The drivers of the Proton Suprima and Mercedes sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Shah Alam Hospital.

“The cause of death was identified as head and bodily injuries sustained in the crash,” Ramsay said. He also clarified that contrary to circulating reports, the two victims were not a married couple but friends.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police have urged witnesses or anyone with information to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting Inspector Muhammad Najib Abdul Rahman at the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters’ Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at 019-7757354.

“Members of the public are also advised not to stand on the road, especially in the fast lane, and to seek a safe location to stop in the event of an accident on highways or major roads,” he advised. -January 21, 2026

Shah Alam, Federal Highway, Traffic Accident, Road Fatalities, Mercedes, Honda HRV, Proton Suprima, Road Safety, Police Investigation

Spotlight

Malaysia

Haze: Schools in Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan to close tomorrow

Malaysia

Tun Mahathir’s health improves, but not ready to leave hospital

Malaysia

LPT3 row puts Kelantan’s infrastructure priorities under scrutiny

Malaysia

Terengganu royal family member sues two banks over RM1.99m missing from savings

Malaysia

Irene Sofiya murder probe referred to Johor prosecutors for review

Malaysia

Teacher denies negligence charges over fatal school SUV crash in Kota Bharu

Malaysia

Sulaiman Md Ali opts out of Melaka polls, will not defend Lendu

You may be interested

Malaysia

Haze: Schools in Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan to close tomorrow

Malaysia

Four friends charged over murder of durian seller buried in Semenyih

Malaysia

Teacher denies negligence charges over fatal school SUV crash in Kota Bharu

Malaysia

Tuanku Muhriz to focus on state affairs; Will not attend Conference of Rulers meeting

Malaysia

Teacher to be charged over fatal crash that killed Form One student

Malaysia

One of five suspects arrested over helmet attack on 23-year-old in Sabah

Malaysia

19-year-old charged with murdering student in Kuantan

Malaysia

Singapore solely responsible for Linggiu Dam safety, PETRA Dep Minister says