MUKAH: A teenager was killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a four-wheel drive (4WD) at KM4, Jalan Daro-Matu.
Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident happened on Monday (Apr 19) at 10.40am when both motorcycle and 4WD were travelling from Daro market.
Investigation found that the 4WD driver, 16, was driving his friend back home.
“The motorcyclist attempted to overtake the 4WD, which turned right into a junction, but crashed into it instead.
“The biker, identified as Muhamad Faizul Abdul Karim, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics,” he said, adding that his body was taken to Daro Hospital for further action
Alexson added that the 4WD driver and his friend were unharmed in the incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
