SIBU: A local man died from severe injuries following a motorcycle-lorry collision along Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here, yesterday (May 14).
Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the fatal crash happened around 6 pm near the traffic light intersection.
“The accident happened when the 32-year-old victim, who was riding his motorcycle, attempted to overtake a lorry in the middle lane.
“The victim apparently lost control of his motorcycle and fell to the road before being struck by the lorry,” he said in a statement.
Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene due to severe head injuries. His body was later taken to Sibu Hospital for post-mortem procedures.
Zulkipli said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by dangerous driving or riding.
