TAWAU: A woman who was critically injured after being struck while jogging died after a week in Tawau Hospital’s intensive care unit.
The victim, 41-year-old Darna Tajudin, was pronounced dead at 8.37am today after being declared brain dead.
The accident occurred at 7.55pm on Aug 10 at Batu 9, Jalan Apas, when the victim and several friends were jogging from Bandar Sri Indah towards T2 Jalan Apas.
On the same day, Tawau district police chief Assistant Commissioner Jasmin Hussin said initial investigations revealed the accident happened when a 57-year-old Toyota Hilux driver rear-ended a Perodua Alza driven by a 39-year-old man.
“As a result of the collision, the Toyota Hilux driver lost control of his vehicle, which veered onto the left roadside and rammed into the victim.”
The case is now being investigated under Section 44(1)(b) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which addresses the offense of causing death or injury while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Darna’s younger sibling, Yusmi Tajudin, 39, said she left behind five children aged between 9 and 18.
“We have yet to confirm when the burial will take place, as we are still awaiting the next procedures since the case is under police investigation.”
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