KLUANG: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his motorcycle, veering into the opposite lane and colliding with a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said the incident occurred at KM84 Jalan Kota Tinggi–Kluang at about 10.48pm on Saturday (Dec 27).
“The deceased has been identified as Aqil Azfar Idris.
“The four-wheel-drive vehicle was driven by a 29-year-old local man who was travelling from Kluang towards Kota Tinggi, accompanied by a 28-year-old local woman.
"The motorcycle ridden by the victim was travelling in the opposite direction and is believed to have lost control before entering the oncoming lane and colliding with the four-wheel-drive vehicle," he said in a statement on Sunday (Dec 28).
ACP Bahrin said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene after sustaining severe injuries to his body, face and legs.
“The passenger of the four-wheel-drive vehicle suffered injuries to both hands and sustained minor wounds. The driver, however, was unhurt,” he said.
He added that checks on the motorcycle’s chassis number revealed that it had been reported stolen and was still listed as wanted.
“The motorcycle was reported missing on Oct 14.
“The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,” he said.
