KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Police are appealing to witnesses to a fatal accident involving a motorcycle and a lorry at KM13.1 of the Cheras-Kajang Highway yesterday, which claimed the life of a 23-year-old male motorcyclist.
Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said a report on the accident was received at about 6pm.
He said preliminary investigations found that the victim, who was riding from Kuala Lumpur towards Kajang, is believed to have lost control before falling onto the road.
“At the same time, a lorry that was moving straight ahead could not avoid the victim in time and ran over him, causing his death at the scene,” he said in a statement today.
He said the lorry driver has yet to lodge a police report.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving recklessly or dangerously, causing death.
He urged witnesses or anyone with information to come forward and assist the investigation, including members of the public with dashcam footage or video of the accident.
“They can contact the investigating officer, Insp Nur Faezah Mohd Zakria, at 012-326 8496,” he said.
He also advised road users to always be responsible and prudent, comply with the rules and prescribed speed limits, and drive with care. — Bernama