{
  "id": 16878816,
  "title": "Motorcyclist riding against traffic killed in head-on crash with MPV",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/motorcyclist-riding-against-traffic-killed-in-head-on-crash-with-mpv",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T09:42:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1565600/motorcyclist-riding-against-traffic-killed-head-crash-mpv"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yesterday, a motorcyclist in his thirties lost his life after riding against traffic and crashing head-on with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at Km 59 of Jalan Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur. The motorcyclist, traveling alone, was involved in the accident around 4pm. Superintendent Wong Kim Wai of Maran police revealed that the incident involved a Honda Wave motorcycle and a Toyota Vellfire. The Toyota driver was en route from Kuantan heading towards Sri Jaya when the unfortunate collision occurred. Wong reported that the motorcyclist succumbed to severe injuries at the scene, while the Toyota driver emerged unscathed.\n\nAn impactful one-minute dashcam video of the incident, filmed by the Toyota driver, quickly gained traction on social media. The footage captured the vehicle making a turn before colliding with the oncoming motorcyclist, who was then thrown onto the road. The police have stated that the case is still under investigation and have implored witnesses to contact Inspector Muhaimin Omar, the investigating officer, at 017-9436741.",
  "summary": "MARAN: A motorcyclist in his 30s was killed after riding against traffic and colliding head-on with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at Km 59 of Jalan Kuantan-Kuala Lumpur yesterday.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Motorcyclist killed in crash involving 4WD, trailer in Klang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-involving-4wd-trailer-in-klang",
        "published": "2026-10-28T07:51:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Motorcyclist killed in Klang after collision with 4WD sends him into trailer’s path",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/motorcyclist-killed-in-klang-after-collision-with-4wd-sends-him-into",
        "published": "2026-10-28T09:22:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}