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Proton Saga driver crashes into MPV at petrol station, appears to flee the scene but gets stuck in a ditch instead

March 2, 2023

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Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan

When getting behind the wheel of a car, one should keep in mind to always be wary of your surroundings to prevent any untoward incidents from occurring. And in case they do happen, remain calm, be accountable and let proper procedure and law to take its due course. Only, this isn’t the rhetoric that all motorists subscribe to, as this one Proton Saga driver goes to show.

Proton Saga crashes into MPV at petrol station

In a short video that was recently uploaded to local social media by TikTok user hafizahaabuhassan, she shares how her Proton Exora MPV had suffered damage after it was involved in an accident at a petrol station in Damansara Damai.

Based upon closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage obtained from the scene, the driver of a red Proton Saga could be seen refueling with the petrol pump still attached to their vehicle.

A Proton Saga could be seen refueling next to a Proton Exora belonging to the victim. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan

With the driver-side door ajar, the sedan suddenly jerked to life before veering backwards completely out of control, only to swerve into a corner and run into Hafiza’s silver Proton MPV that was occupying the pump next to it.

The red sedan suddenly reverses out of control and swerves in the direction of the silver MPV. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan

The Proton Saga then crashes into the Exora's rear. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan — The Proton Saga then crashes into the Exora’s rear. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan

And then knocks into a panel in the MPV's front. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan — And then knocks into a panel in the MPV’s front. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan

Appears to flee the scene

Instead of taking responsibility for the damage caused however, the Proton Saga’s driver then appears to have attempted to flee the scene of the accident by jamming on the accelerator.

The Proton Saga driver appears to attempt fleeing the scene, only to drive into a ditch and get stuck. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan

However in a fortuitous dose of instant karma, the Proton Saga promptly veers off the road and finds itself stuck in a ditch behind the petrol station, rendered immobilised.

Hafizah's car sustained damage as a result of the crash. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan — Hafizah’s car sustained damage as a result of the crash. Image credit: hafizahaabuhassan

A subsequent clip shared by Hafiza shows the extent of damage that her car has sustained as a result of the attempted hit-and-run, where a portion of her car’s boot lid has been left dented, while a panel near the front has been crushed from the impact. Thankfully, nobody was injured as a result of the accident.

Responding to social media users who were concerned for her and her family’s well-being. she explained that they have since settled their dispute with the owner of the Proton Saga, and will be claiming damages from the other driver’s insurance.