SIBU: A farmer died in what is believed to be a self-accident in Jalan Kanowit-Durin on Monday night.
According to Kanowit OCPD DSP Tega Bilong, the 42-year-old victim, Bedon Tihau from Rh Tihau, Sungai Ranan, was on his way home on his motorcycle from Sibu at 8.10pm when the accident occurred.
“It is believed that he lost control of the machine and crashed into the road shoulder,” Tega said.
Due to the impact, the motorcycle ended up in the drain.
“Paramedics from Kanowit Hospital pronounced him dead at the scene,” Tega added.
At the time of the accident, the place was dark as there was no street lighting.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
