PENAMPANG: A pillion rider died after the motorcycle he was riding on with his friend was hit by a four-wheel-drive in an accident on Jalan Putatan-Ramayah, Kampung Ulu Putatan, here, on Saturday.
In the incident at about 1am, the 45-year-old victim was reported to have died while receiving treatment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE).
Acting Penampang District Police Chief, Assistant Superintendent Arisanti Aziz said the accident involved a four-wheel-drive Toyota Hilux and a Honda EX5 motorcycle.
He said that based on initial investigations, the four-wheel-drive was driven by a 22-year-old man.
“The four-wheel-drive is believed to have lost control before colliding with the motorcycle the two victims were riding.
“As a result of the incident, both victims, aged 45 and 28, were reported to be in serious condition and were sent to hospital for treatment,” he said in a media statement yesterday.
According to him, the motorcycle pillion passenger was confirmed dead and further investigations will be conducted in accordance with Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
In this regard, Arisanti advised all road users to always be vigilant and obey traffic rules.
He said road users need to prioritise safety when driving to avoid any unwanted incidents. – Fardy Bungga
The four-wheel-drive is believed to have lost control before colliding with the victim’s motorcycle.
The condition of the victim’s motorcycle after the accident.
