PETALING JAYA, May 29 (Bernama) - A Universiti Malaya (UM) student from
China was killed after she was hit by a car while crossing Jalan Universiti,
here on Saturday.
The victim, Xiao Xiao,18, was walking across to her car near Jaya One
Supermarket to return to her residence in UM when the incident occured at
9.30pm.
A witness known only as Johnson,24, said Xiao Xiao, a semester one student
business administration was hit by a speeding Nissan Sylphy.
"My best friend Xiao Xiao suffered head injuries. I only knew her for one
year and hope police can take appropriate action," he told Bernama.
He said the Nissan driver stoped the vehicle and later made a police report
at Petaling Jaya police headquarters.
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Xiao Xiao''s remains were sent to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and later claimed by
her cousin to be taken back to China.
Meanwhile, a Petaling Jaya police source said police had recorded a
statement from the Nissan driver and several people to help in investigation.
"According to eyewitness reports, the victim crossed the road suddenly
causing the Nissan driver to slam on the brakes," he added.
Public with information on the case can contact Petaling Jaya police at
03-79662222. The case is investigated under Section 41 (1) of Road Transport
Act.
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