A 68-year-old retired public university lecturer has died following a road accident in Sungai Petani. The incident occurred yesterday at Jalan Pahlawan. According to reports, the victim lost control of his vehicle, causing it to skid. The car subsequently crashed into a wall. Emergency services responded to the scene of the accident. The cause of the loss of control is currently not specified. This tragic event resulted in the immediate death of the retired academic.