Motorcyclist dies after crashing into stalled lorry
TUMPAT: A 35-year-old man died after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into the back of a lorry that had been parked on the roadside after running out of fuel.
In Tumpat, a 35-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a tragic accident that occurred yesterday afternoon on the Wakaf Baru flyover. The victim, riding a Yamaha 135LC motorcycle, was heading towards Pengkalan Kubor from Kota Baru when he encountered a stalled lorry on the left side of the road. The lorry had run out of fuel and was parked on the roadside.
As the motorcyclist navigated the bend, he collided with the rear right side of the lorry. The impact resulted in severe chest injuries for the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical assistant. The body was subsequently taken to Tumpat Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The preliminary cause of death was recorded as multiple fatal injuries due to a motor vehicle accident, confirmed by a medical officer at the hospital.
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