BINTULU: A policeman died from severe injuries after his high-powered motorcycle skidded and crashed along Mile 35, Jalan Pan Borneo Bintulu-Miri yesterday (Aug 31).
Cpl/S Mohamad Ramadhan Dairi, 43, was attached to the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Division at the Mukah district police headquarters (IPD).
Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Ali Joshua said that the accident happened around 11.30am when the victim was riding his Benelli 502C motorcycle to Miri from Mukah.
“Investigations found that the victim lost control of his motorcycle at a corner, causing it to skid to the right and crash into the middle road divider.
“The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics due to severe head and body injuries,” he said.
Members of the public, who have information or witnessed the accident, are urged to contact investigating officer Insp Lydia Allan at Bintulu traffic police station at 086-338575 or Bintulu IPD Operations Room at 086-318304.
