Man dies after motorcycle hits fallen tree on Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu road in Setiu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A permanent resident Indonesian man died after his motorcycle crashed into a fallen tree al...
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 23 — A 68-year-old Indonesian resident, construction worker Darman Khamis, perished in a motorcycle accident on the Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu coastal route. According to Bernama, the incident occurred late last night along Jalan Kampung Merang when Darman's vehicle struck a fallen tree blocking the road. Police received reports of the crash at approximately 12:10am from the Setiu district traffic complaint counter.
The accident site survey revealed Darman had collided with the tree on the right side of the road, obstructing traffic flow. Medical teams confirmed his death at the scene prior to his body being transferred to Setiu Hospital's Forensic Unit for an autopsy. The incident is under investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with relevant information to contact Inspector Mohamad Thaufiq Ahmad Azudin at 011-26069043 or visit the IPD Setiu Traffic Office.
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