Tuesday May 29, 2012 MYT 2:27:00 PM
PETALING JAYA: A Universiti Malaya (UM) student from China was killed after she was hit by a car while crossing Jalan Universiti here.
The victim, Xiao Xiao,18, was walking across to her car near a supermarket to return to her residence in UM when the incident occured at 9.30pm Saturday.
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 said.
He said the car driver stoped the vehicle and later made a police report at the Petaling Jaya police headquarters.
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 driver and several people to help in investigations.
"According to eyewitness reports, the victim crossed the road suddenly causing the Nissan driver to slam on the brakes," he added.
Anyone with information on the case can contact the Petaling Jaya police at 03-79662222. The case is investigated under Section 41 (1) of Road Transport Act. - Bernama
PETALING JAYA: A Universiti Malaya (UM) student from China was killed after she was hit by a car while crossing Jalan Universiti here.
The victim, Xiao Xiao,18, was walking across to her car near a supermarket to return to her residence in UM when the incident occured at 9.30pm Saturday.
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 said.
He said the car driver stoped the vehicle and later made a police report at the Petaling Jaya police headquarters.
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 driver and several people to help in investigations.
"According to eyewitness reports, the victim crossed the road suddenly causing the Nissan driver to slam on the brakes," he added.
Anyone with information on the case can contact the Petaling Jaya police at 03-79662222. The case is investigated under Section 41 (1) of Road Transport Act. - Bernama
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