KUCHING: A 69-year-old man from Simunjan died on the spot at KM96, Kuching-Serian Road at 1.30pm on Sunday after he lost control of the vehicle he was driving at a bend and ran down a slope.
A passenger aged 45 sustained injuries to the neck, face and other parts of the body.
The deceased identified as Ennie anak Lindang died on the spot of head injuries while a passenger was seriously injured.
The incident happened while Ennie was driving from Sri Aman to Serian when he lost control of the vehicle at a bend and ran down a slope.
Ennie’s remains were taken to Serian Hospital while the injured passenger is being warded for further treatment.
The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act, 1987.
The case was confirmed by State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief, Supt Alexson Naga Chabu.
