MIRI: A 20 year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident that occurred at KM114 along the Jalan Miri-Bintulu, adjacent to Tuai Rumah Ngindang longhouse early today (Sept 12).
According to Miri district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, preliminary investigation showed that the victim’s motorcycle had skidded and veered into the opposite lane before it crashed onto an oncoming vehicle.
He has confirmed receiving a report about the incident at 4.12am Monday. “We are currently tracking down the vehicle involved in the collision,” he said.
Prior to the incident, the victim was riding on his motorcycle heading towards Bintulu. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Suai Health Clinic who were despatched to the scene.
Police are urging those with information on the incident to come forward or call Miri Traffic Police or the investigation officer, Inspector Mohammad Amiruddin Hamdan at 084-430479.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) and Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
