KUALA KRAI: An elderly man was killed and two others were slightly hurt when the car they were travelling in collided with another car driven by a man under the influence of methamphetamine at KM66 Jalan Kota Baru-Gua Musang near Sungai Durian here.

       Kuala Krai district police chief Supt Suzaimi Mohamad said the suspect, 31, broke his right leg in the 9.30am crash Monday (March 21). Police subsequently found various types of fireworks in his car.

       "Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver, travelling from the direction of Kota Baru heading to Gua Musang, lost control of his car, which entered the opposing lane and collided with another car travelling from Kuala Krai to Machang.

       "The driver of the other car, Mohamad Umar, 70, from Kampung Padang Nenas Belanga, Kuala Krai was killed at the scene while two male passengers, aged 20 and 50, were slightly hurt.

       Supt Suzaimi said the police would investigate the crash further along with the motive of the suspect, who is from Kampung Alor Pasir, Pasir Mas, for having the fireworks with him.

       "The case will be investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1967,” he added. - Bernama