Motorcyclist escapes with light injuries after collision with lorry in Kuantan [WATCH]

KUANTAN - A 19-year-old motorcyclist endured only minor injuries after a collision with a lorry, an incident that quickly went viral on social media on Tuesday. A video of the accident, which apparently showed the lorry breaching a red light at the Widad traffic light junction in Indera Mahkota before striking the motorcyclist, circulated widely on social media platforms.

Kuantan police chief, Assistant Commissioner Ashari Abu Samah, confirmed that the 7:40am crash involved a lorry coming from Indera Mahkota towards Kemunting Market and a motorcyclist heading towards Indera Mahkota. Both vehicles were found to be navigating the intersection at the time of the collision, though the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

The motorcyclist was transported to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for treatment, while the 24-year-old lorry driver emerged unscathed. The case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving, which may result in a fine of up to RM10,000 and a prison term of up to 12 months, along with a mark on the offender's driving record.

Ashari urged the public to refrain from speculating or disseminating unverified information about the accident and to allow the police to carry out their investigation.