Motorcyclist, pedestrian injured in viral Lebuh Chulia crash
GEORGE TOWN: A motorcyclist was injured and a pedestrian suffered a fractured leg after a crash on Lebuh Chulia on Oct 5.
George Town police report a motorcyclist injury and a pedestrian with a broken leg following a crash on Lebuh Chulia on October 5. Northeast deputy police chief, Superintendent Lee Swee Sake, revealed that a 46-second video of the incident was circulating on WhatsApp. The crash happened around 9:10pm when a 22-year-old motorcyclist, returning from work on Lebuh Chulia to Jalan Patani, collided with a 32-year-old pedestrian crossing the road.
The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries, while the pedestrian experienced serious injuries, including a fractured leg, and remains hospitalized for treatment. Police suspect the accident was caused by the motorcyclist's negligent driving, leading to the collision with the pedestrian. The incident falls under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which prescribes penalties including up to a year in jail and a fine of RM4,000 to RM10,000 upon conviction.
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