I guess your friend was using the small road to avoid toll.
Kampung ppl with kampung mentality indeed..
never get out of your vehicle straight away after an accident actually should apply in all cases, no matter where you are.
A friend got involved in an accident in Aus, which he was at fault, not only didn't get blame by the pedestrains, but they actually helped to remove the driver of the other car, who was suffering from ashtma. The pedestrains told my friend not to worry about the car and $$ as long as the ppl are safe.
If same thing happen locally, I can guaranttee my friend would have been abused. Period.