KOTA SAMARAHAN: A teenager died of severe injuries after his motorcycle reportedly hit a dog and crashed along KM11, Jalan Kota Samarahan-Sadong Jaya.
The fatal crash is said to have occurred around 5.30am on Monday (Apr 25) near Jalan Kampung Tanjung Apong.
Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Bingkok John said the victim, identified as Mohamad Hazlan Shah Aripen, 16, was riding his motorcycle alone from his village towards Kota Samarahan-Asajaya direction.
“The victim is believed to have collided onto a dog before losing control of his bike and crashed onto the road.
“As a result, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene from head injuries by paramedics from Asajaya health clinic,” Bingkok said.