MUAR: Two policemen were severely injured while the suspect they were chasing died after his vehicle burst into flames in Jalan Benteng, Parit Kongsi 4, Parit Jawa here early today.
The policemen -both aged 41 - were on routine crime prevention patrol when they spotted a Toyota Vios with its driver acting suspiciously at 4am.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said the policemen signalled for the Vios driver to stop for inspection but he sped off towards Parit Jamil.
"Despite the blaring sirens and continuous instructions to stop, the Vios driver sped off recklessly and dangerously.
"During a critical point of the pursuit along Jalan Benteng, both vehicles skidded and landed in a ditch.
"The suspect's car burst in flames upon impact," he said today.
Aziz said the suspect's DNA sample were taken to establish his identity.
Both policemen suffered serious injuries and were rushed to the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital for treatment.