{
  "id": 19582310,
  "title": "Elderly motorcyclist killed in Kuala Muda hit-and-run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/elderly-motorcyclist-killed-in-kuala-muda-hit-and-run",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T01:27:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1575885/elderly-motorcyclist-killed-kuala-muda-hit-and-run"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An elderly motorcyclist in his 70s was killed in a hit-and-run incident near Seri Jerai Mosque in Kuala Muda, Malaysia, last night, according to reports from the New Straits Times. The incident occurred around 8pm at Km38.1 of Jalan Alor Setar-Butterworth, and the victim sustained severe head injuries before being pronounced dead at the scene. Police are currently investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and are working to identify and locate the vehicle and driver involved. Those with information are encouraged to contact the investigating officer, Traffic Inspector Mohd Razis Zainol Abidin, to assist with the investigation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}