POLICE will investigate a family’s claim that one of the three boys killed in an accident near Pasir Gudang two days ago was not involved in illegal racing. 

Johor police chief Kamarul Zaman Mamat said the matter will be thoroughly investigated to ensure justice for those affected. 

“In the case of the three teenagers, we will investigate the matter as a family has claimed that the boy was not an illegal racer. We want to be fair (to everyone).

“That area is a hotspot (for illegal racing). But for this case, we will investigate in greater detail. I hope the family will be patient,” he said at a press conference after a ceremony for handing over duty to the new Iskandar Puteri district police chief today.

He was asked to comment on claims that Muhammad Adam Danish Mohd Fairu, 16, one of the three killed in the crash, was a responsible boy who had never been involved in road racing.

Kamarul Zaman advised people to practise defensive driving and not be influenced by illegal racing groups.

Yesterday, police issued a statement that three boys, aged 15 and 16, were killed, and a 17-year-old seriously injured after three motorcycles suspected to be involved in illegal racing crashed on Jalan Delima in Taman Kota Masai at about 10.30pm on Friday. – Bernama, April 24, 2022.