According to AsiaOne and Free Malaysia Today, the incident unfolded in Kuala Lumpur. It began when police officers noticed a man who was behind the wheel and using a phone. After they ordered him to stop, the driver ignored the instruction and tried to drive away.
Sequence of events and arrest
The car chase continued for approximately 25 kilometers. When the man's route brought him to a toll plaza, he stopped in front of the barrier to pay with a Touch 'n Go card. At that moment, a police officer got out of a patrol car, prompting the driver to crash through the barrier and keep driving.
Aftermath of the incident
The man was eventually detained. A drug test revealed methamphetamine in his system. In addition, according to police, several cars were damaged during the chase.
Context
The incident took place in Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur. It involved an attempt to escape from police officers after they noticed the driver using a phone behind the wheel.
