Motorcyclist dies after trying to avoid pedestrian in Hulu Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — A 60-year-old motorcyclist died after he reportedly tried to avoid a pedestrian crossing t...
A 60-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in Hulu Selangor after attempting to evade an individual crossing the road, subsequently being struck and killed by a lorry, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 7pm on Jalan Batang Kali-Ulu Yam, as detailed by Sinar Harian. Supt M Manimaran, the Hulu Selangor district police chief, stated that the victim, believed to be overtaking a lorry, lost control after trying to avoid the pedestrian.
The lorry, driven by a 45-year-old man en route to Penang with goods, then hit the cyclist, who was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer. Police received the report of the fatal accident at approximately 7:30pm via the Traffic Complaints Counter. Ongoing investigations aim to ascertain the exact cause of the accident, which is being probed under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Police are urging anyone with information to reach out to Insp Khairul Salleh Abd Rahman at 03-6064 1222 or any nearby police station to aid the investigation.
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