SARIKEI: A local man died, while his wife and child sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision at KM438, Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong yesterday (Nov 18).
Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the accident happened around 12.30 pm, and involved a Yamaha R25 motorcycle and a three-tonne lorry.
“Preliminary investigations found that the collision occurred when the motorcycle ridden by the victims, was in the process of overtaking a vehicle in front but crashed into the right side of the oncoming lorry.
“As a result, the 43-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics due to severe arm and leg injuries. His body was taken to Sarikei Hospital for a post-mortem.
“His pillion riders — a 39-year-old woman and a five-year-old child — sustained injuries to their hands, legs and heads.
“Both of them were also taken to the hospital for further treatment,” he said when contacted last night.
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old lorry driver escaped unscathed in the collision.
Aswandy added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Anyone with information related to the incident, is urged to contact the traffic investigating officer Insp Ahmad Mustaqim Idris at 0104427240 or any of the nearest police station.
He advised road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic laws to ensure everyone’s safety on the road.
