What is the impact of viral speculation on the Sungai Petani accident probe?

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Viral Speculation Hinders Sungai Petani Accident Investigation

Police have urged the public to refrain from speculating about the Sungai Petani accident that tragically claimed the lives of six family members. The Kedah Police Chief, Datuk Adzli Abu Shah, highlighted that such irresponsible speculation, particularly on social media, includes false information and can impede the ongoing investigation into the actual cause of the collision between an SUV and a soil-carrying lorry. The case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
False Information Disseminated Online

Online speculation has included claims that the lorry driver was intoxicated and has led to discriminatory remarks regarding race. Police clarified that both the victims and the lorry driver are Malay. Furthermore, unsubstantiated theories suggested the SUV, a recently acquired vehicle, might have had mechanical issues, prompting police to confirm it will be sent for inspection at Puspakom.
Lorry Driver's Record and Vehicle Speed

While the lorry driver's urine screening returned negative for drugs, it was revealed he possesses a record of seven prior traffic summonses. Preliminary findings indicate the lorry was travelling at approximately 60 km/h at the time of the incident. Despite this, the driver has been detained to assist with the investigation.
Identification of Victims and Injured

The six individuals who perished in the accident have been identified as Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Shukri, 29; Ahmad Fahim Ahmad Shukri, 21; Jamaliah Sannusi, 29; Nora Mohd Husin, 55; Iskandar Affan Ibrahim, 7; and Ahmad Mikail Ahmad Syafiq, aged two months. The sole survivor, Aulia Sofea Ahmad Syafiq, aged three, sustained severe facial injuries. The family was reportedly travelling from Kepala Batas, Penang, to Merbok to visit graves.

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