Woman Killed and Police Officer Husband Seriously Injured in Seremban Road Collision

A tragic road traffic crash in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan on Friday afternoon, 23 January 2026, claimed the life of a 33-year-old woman, while her husband, a serving police corporal was left seriously injured, authorities confirmed.

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The collision, involving a motorcycle and a passenger car, highlights ongoing road safety concerns, particularly for motorcyclists in mixed-traffic environments.

The incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on Jalan Rasah, a major thoroughfare connecting Seremban with nearby Sikamat.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim’s motorcycle, a Yamaha Y15 collided with a Proton Persona when the car attempted a lane change to turn into a side junction.

The motorcycle rider, approaching from behind, was unable to avoid the vehicle, causing a violent impact against its left side.

According to Seremban District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Azahar Abdul Rahim, the female passenger, the police officer’s wife was pronounced dead upon arrival at Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar after sustaining critical injuries in the collision.

Her husband, the 38-year-old motorcyclist and police corporal attached to the Negeri Sembilan Contingent Police Headquarters, was seriously injured and also taken to the same hospital for further treatment.

Following emergency medical care at HTJ, the body of the deceased was later transferred to Hospital Rembau for a post-mortem examination to determine the precise cause of death, while medical teams continue to monitor and treat the corporal’s condition.

Investigators said the collision occurred when the Proton Persona driven by a 38-year-old man accompanied by his wife changed lanes from the right to the left in preparation for a turn into a side road near Sikamat.

The motorcyclist, who was coming from behind, could not avoid the car due to its sudden lane change, resulting in the fatal collision.

Such manoeuvres especially on busy urban roads significantly increase risk for two-wheeled road users, who have less protection and fewer seconds to react to abrupt changes in traffic flow.

ACP Azahar confirmed that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which governs dangerous or reckless driving causing death or serious harm.

Police are appealing to witnesses and any motorists with dash-cam footage of the incident to come forward and assist with the inquiry.

“We urge anyone who may have observed this collision or has relevant footage to contact Inspector G. Sankar at 014-6000353 or visit the nearest police station,” ACP Azahar said, underscoring the importance of community assistance in reconstructing crash dynamics.

The crash has reignited concerns about motorcycle safety and vehicle lane-change conflicts on Malaysian roads, a common factor in many serious collisions. Safety experts emphasise that drivers should always:

• Check mirrors and blind spots carefully before changing lanes;
• Signal intentions well in advance;
• Leave adequate space for motorcycles, which can be difficult to see from a car’s blind zone;
• Reduce speed in mixed traffic areas to allow time for reaction and avoidance.

Such measures can significantly reduce the risk of collisions involving vulnerable road users, particularly on multi-lane urban roads.