2 marathon runners hit by motorcyclist riding under the influence

In a shocking incident during the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, two runners were struck by a motorcyclist traveling under the influence this morning near Jalan Munshi Abdullah. The incident came to light when a netizen shared a video on Threads, depicting several runners surrounding a person lying on the road while a traffic police officer arrived quickly.

Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief Zamzuri Isa revealed that a preliminary investigation showed the 21-year-old motorcyclist and his 19-year-old pillion rider had unlawfully crossed the marked marathon route. Despite officers instructing the rider to halt, he allegedly fled by riding against traffic, resulting in a collision with the two runners.

The 50-year-old female runner suffered a neck injury and is currently receiving treatment at Prince Court Medical Centre. The 41-year-old male runner sustained injuries to his right knee and hand. The motorcyclist reportedly failed an initial alcohol screening, registering a blood alcohol content of 164mg/100ml. Both the rider and pillion rider were subsequently taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital for comprehensive tests, including blood and urine samples.

Zamzuri informed the public that the rider and pillion rider have been remanded for three days and two days respectively until Monday and tomorrow. The case is under investigation for driving under the influence and obstructing a public servant while performing his duties.