What We Know So Far About the Viral BYD Seal Crash That Claimed a 5yo Malaysian Girl's Life

On Saturday (10 October), a horrific multi-vehicle crash along Jalan Kuching tragically claimed the life of a five-year-old child.

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department chief assistant commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the crash involved five vehicles, namely a BYD Seal, Perodua Bezza, Nissan Almera, Toyota Alphard and Perodua Myvi, as well as a motorcycle.

The victim, later identified as Asiah binti Ahmad Syahir, was seated in the rear passenger seat of the Perodua Bezza driven by her 30-year-old father. She suffered severe head injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).

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Footage of the incident has since gone viral online

According to reports, traffic was moving slowly from the city centre towards Segambut when the BYD Seal, driven by a 24-year-old man, rear-ended the Bezza.

Before colliding with the Bezza, the BYD Seal had allegedly struck a motorcyclist. The impact caused the Bezza to spin into the right lane, where it collided with three other vehicles.

The girl's father suffered injuries to his right hand, while the 33-year-old Yamaha 135LC rider sustained head injuries. Both received treatment at HKL. The drivers of the other vehicles involved were not injured.

The BYD Seal driver allegedly left the scene following the collision.

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"The father was crying while cradling his daughter"

Muhammad Auzaie was among the first people to assist the family after witnessing the devastating crash.

According to Harian Metro, he was on his way home after visiting his wife and child at Tunku Azizah Hospital (HTA) when he came across the accident scene.

Muhammad Auzaie admitted that he initially intended to observe from a distance, but changed his mind after seeing Asiah's father desperately holding his injured daughter and pleading for help. "Initially, I only wanted to watch from the sidelines, but God decided otherwise. I approached the family when I saw how the father was crying while cradling his daughter." 

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He shared, "He was asking for help to take her to the hospital. I was touched and immediately thought of my own child, who may be around the same age. So, I offered to send them to the hospital on my motorcycle."

Recalling the incident, Muhammad Auzaie said he still remembers the father repeatedly calling out to his daughter during the journey to the hospital.

"He kept calling, 'Asiah, wake up, wake up, Asiah. We're going to the hospital. We're almost there.' He was hoping she would respond. At the time, she was in critical condition and bleeding heavily."

He added, "All I could do was pray that we would reach the hospital in time and that Asiah could be saved. Unfortunately, she passed away."

BYD Seal driver reportedly works for a local bank, currently receiving treatment

Meanwhile, Asiah's aunt has taken to social media to urge a local bank to investigate and take action against the driver of the BYD Seal.

It is believed that the 24-year-old man works as an assistant sales manager at a bank.

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Following the incident, CIMB issued a statement on X, expressing its condolences to the victim's family and confirming that it is monitoring the situation.

In the statement, the bank said:

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident and loss of life. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies are with the affected families and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

"CIMB respects the due process of the law and continues to monitor the situation closely. Appropriate action will be taken where warranted," read the statement.

In a separate report, police confirmed that they have tracked down the BYD Seal driver, who is currently receiving treatment for a concussion at a private hospital in Damansara.

As discussions surrounding the case continued online, several netizens also claimed to have located the damaged BYD Seal at a parking area in Taman Tasik Menjalara. However, authorities have not publicly confirmed whether the vehicle shown in the photos is the same car involved in the fatal Jalan Kuching crash.

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Mohd Zamzuri said investigators are working to complete the probe while continuing to monitor the driver's condition.

"The case will be referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) as soon as possible for further instructions. Any developments will be announced," he said.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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