A crash involving an Immigration Department truck killed a 53-year-old man and his two daughters, aged 25 and 12, at about 1 a.m. on August 19, 2026, at the Maju Junction traffic light intersection on Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The man’s 55-year-old wife was injured and treated at Kuala Lumpur Hospital for head, arm, and leg injuries [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
The unladen Isuzu Black Maria truck was traveling from the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Office to Chow Kit as part of an operation targeting undocumented migrants when the crash occurred [2, 4, 5]. Preliminary investigations indicate the truck entered the junction while the traffic light was red, even though the truck’s beacon lights and siren were activated [4, 5]. The truck collided with a Proton Saga car that had the green light, then lost control and struck four family members on foot and a stopped Inokom Matrix car at the intersection [4, 5].
Both the Immigration truck driver and the Proton Saga driver were detained to assist police investigations. They tested negative for alcohol and drugs on breathalyser and urine tests [1, 3, 4, 5]. Police have launched a probe under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving [1, 3, 4, 5] and are reviewing CCTV footage while seeking independent witnesses [5].
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended condolences to the victims’ family and ordered the Immigration Department to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation. He stressed, “If there was negligence or any violation of the law, appropriate action must be taken without compromise” [1, 4, 5].
The investigation continues as authorities gather more evidence and testimonies related to the crash.
