Who is held responsible for the five-vehicle collision?

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A 19-Year-Old Driver Has Been Remanded for Two Days in Connection with a Fatal Five-Vehicle Collision

A 19-year-old male driver has been remanded for two days to aid investigations into a fatal accident that resulted in five deaths, including four members of the same family. The suspect, who was driving a Mercedes-Benz A250, is believed to have been operating his vehicle recklessly prior to the collision.
Suspect Remanded for Investigation

The teenager was remanded by Magistrate Mustaqim Sukarno at the Batu Pahat Magistrates’ Court. This two-day remand, effective from today until tomorrow, is to facilitate further inquiries under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The suspect, clad in brown lockup attire, was escorted by police officers to the court premises.
Reckless Driving Alleged

Initial police investigations suggest the 19-year-old was suspected of driving his Mercedes-Benz A250 recklessly. He was reportedly driving alongside a BMW 530e, which was operated by his 22-year-old brother. The Kluang district police chief, ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh, confirmed the arrest of the local teenager following the incident.
Collision Details and Fatalities

The accident occurred at 1:15 PM and involved a total of five vehicles. The BMW 530e, driven by the suspect's brother, reportedly lost control and veered into the opposite lane. This led to a collision with a Perodua Alza, a Toyota Vios, a Proton Wira, and another Mercedes-Benz. Tragically, the impact claimed the lives of a family of four, including a 10-year-old girl, who sustained severe injuries. The driver of the BMW 530e, the suspect's brother, also succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.

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