BINTULU: A pillion rider died, and the motorcycle’s rider sustained light injuries after their motorcycle crashed into an electricity pole at the Samalaju junction, Jalan Pesisir Pantai Bintulu-Miri today (July 23).
The accident occurred around 3 am while the duo were heading from Similajau to Samalaju.
Bintulu police chief Supt Batholomew Umpit said it seems they lost control of the motorcycle, leading to the collision with the electric pole by the roadside.
The pillion rider, believed to be in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Unfortunately, his identity remains unknown as no identification document was found on him.
Meanwhile, the rider suffered minor injuries in the crash.
If anyone knows a family member who hasn’t returned home or has lost a family member in this accident, please come forward and contact the investigating officer, Insp Pung Ting Khang, at 013-7859383, or the Bintulu police operations room at 086-318304.
The case is being investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
