A 61-year-old local woman crashed her grey Porsche into the lobby area of a hotel on Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang at about 11:15 a.m. on June 7, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
The woman accidentally pressed the accelerator while preparing to return home after visiting family members, according to police [1, 2, 3]. Deputy Police Chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the incident caused no casualties or injuries. "The incident happened as the senior citizen was preparing to head home after visiting family members. No casualties were reported," he said [1].
Police received the report about the crash from the driver at 12:05 p.m. on the same day [1, 2, 3]. Authorities are investigating the estimated losses, which have not yet been determined [1, 2, 3].
The case is being examined under Section 43 of the Road Transport Act 1987, said ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad [1]. The investigation remains ongoing.
Officials have not disclosed any further details about the damages or legal actions. The driver was cooperating with authorities following the incident.
