In a tragic turn of events on Thursday (23 Nov), a Malaysian father, Phang Kok Yong, met with a fatal accident in Johor Bahru, leaving behind his wife and two daughters.
Background of the Deceased
Phang Kok Yong, a 42-year-old resident of Johor Bahru, had been commuting to Singapore for work for the past two years. Initially, his trips were limited to Sundays, but recent changes in his routine had him traveling twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Details of the Accident
The unfortunate incident occurred around 12.30 am near a split road in front of Danga City Mall. Mr. Phang was en route to Singapore when the accident transpired. The lack of clarity regarding the circumstances has added to the family’s distress.
Yunice, Mr. Phang’s daughter, shared poignant details about her father’s personality and the significant role he played in their lives. The family is grappling with the emotional challenges of accepting the sudden loss.
Appeal for Dashcam Footage
Preliminary investigations by the police indicate that Mr. Phang lost control of his motorcycle. However, operational issues with traffic cameras have left investigators without surveillance footage. Yunice, on the other hand, asserts that eyewitnesses claim a drunk man collided with her father’s vehicle.
Divergent narratives between the police and the family raise questions about the accuracy of information. While the official report points to a loss of control, Yunice revealed that eyewitnesses recounted seeing a drunk driver hitting her father’s vehicle.
The autopsy reveals that Mr. Phang’s cause of death was internal injuries, yet the specific organs affected remain unclear. This ambiguity intensifies the mystery surrounding the accident.
Social Media Appeal
With no access to surveillance footage, Yunice has taken to social media, appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.