MIRI: A 25-year-old man died while another motorcyclist was injured after both tried to avoid a fallen tree along Jalan Masjid Kuala Baram on Friday night.
Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Superintendent Alexson Naga Chabu said in a statement that both victims (riding on separate motorcycles) were heading home from their workplace when the accident occurred at 9.10pm.
The deceased has been identified as Mohd Khairuzhuan Ismail.
“The victim was rushed to Miri Hospital where he was pronounced dead,” said Alexson.
The second rider suddenly swerved to one side to avoid hitting the tree.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
