SHAH ALAM – A crowdfunding effort is gaining traction online following a road accident involving a suspected drunk and drug-impaired driver that left a motorcyclist dead and another motorist facing significant losses.
The initiative emerged on social media after a dashcam video of the incident went viral.
The crash, which took place along Jalan Raya Barat at about 11.40am on Sunday, involved three vehicles.
Following the incident, a social media user on X identified as @iamjoelee shared updates highlighting the plight of a neighbour whose vehicle was severely damaged in the collision.
“My neighbour, who owns the blue Myvi, suffered losses as his car was badly damaged and he is unable to claim insurance. The person who caused the accident who was drunk or under the influence is also not covered by insurance, so no claim can be made against them,” the user wrote.
He said the neighbour, who works at Majlis Bandaraya Diraja Klang, had continued assisting the deceased motorcyclist’s family despite dealing with trauma and the damage to his own vehicle.
“I would like to ask if anyone is willing to help my neighbour. Even though he is traumatised and his car is badly damaged, he has been helping the deceased’s wife with police and hospital matters,” he said.
The user added that the neighbour’s vehicle could not be repaired yet as it is currently being held for investigation, further complicating the situation.
“For now, nothing can be done. Please pray that everything goes smoothly,” he said.
He also claimed that insurance claims could not be made due to the involvement of alcohol and drugs in the case.
“Because it involves alcohol or drugs, we cannot even claim against the insurance of the person at fault. Even the deceased’s family is affected,” he said, adding that efforts are ongoing to assist both the victim’s family and the affected motorist.
The appeal quickly drew responses from the public, with several individuals offering financial assistance.
One user commented, “I can contribute a small donation, please share the account number or QR code.”
In a subsequent update, @iamjoelee expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, noting that many had already stepped forward to help.
“Thankfully, many have come forward. If you have extra, please use it to help those who need it more at this time,” he added.
He said any assistance for the Myvi owner would be arranged directly between contributors and the individual once the vehicle is released from police custody.
It was reported that Klang Selatan district police chief Assistant Commissioner Lim Jit Huey said the suspect had overtaken several vehicles before entering the opposite lane and crashing into the victim’s motorcycle.
He said the impact caused 33-year-old motorcyclist Amirul Hafiz Omar to be thrown onto the roof of a Perodua Myvi before being pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigations revealed that the suspect was tested positive for alcohol and drugs has been detained to assist in investigations under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.