A TEENAGE motorcyclist tragically lost his life in a three-vehicle collision on Jalan Kota Bharu–Kuala Krai, near Simpang Tiga Dewan Kechil Labok in Machang, Kelantan, last night.
According to Machang District Police Chief, Superintendent Ahmad Shafiki Hussin, the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division received a report from the public at around 8.15 p.m. concerning the crash.
“Preliminary investigations indicate the accident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. when a Perodua Myvi, driven by a woman with her four children from Kuala Krai, attempted to turn into the Dewan Kechil Labok junction on the right side of the road,” he said.
Ahmad Shafiki explained that as the Myvi entered the junction, it was struck on its left side by a Honda motorcycle ridden by the teenage victim travelling from Kota Bharu towards Kuala Krai. The collision caused the Myvi to lose control and crash into a second vehicle, a Honda City carrying a woman and her two children, waiting to turn towards Kota Bharu.
“The motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The drivers and passengers of both cars were unharmed,” he added.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Authorities are appealing for witnesses to assist, with contacts provided for Traffic Investigator Inspector Fatin Nurhanis Ibrahim at 011-1454020 or the Machang District Police Operations Room at 09-9751222.
Man dies, six injured in two-vehicle collision in Putatan
In a separate incident early Sunday morning, a 21-year-old man died while six others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Jalan Pantai Lok Kawi in Putatan, Sabah.
According to Putatan Fire and Rescue Station Chief Noor Sherriyana Bohari, the accident occurred at around 4 a.m. when a Proton Iswara was thrown into a roadside ditch, and a Mitsubishi Triton flipped over at the scene.
“Upon arrival, our team discovered the male victim trapped inside the Proton Iswara. He was extricated but pronounced dead at the scene by the Ministry of Health,” Noor Sherriyana said.
Four other male passengers from the Proton Iswara were thrown into the ditch and sustained injuries.
They were transported to hospital for treatment. The driver of the Mitsubishi Triton escaped unharmed, while one female passenger suffered injuries and received medical attention.
The rescue operation, involving 14 personnel and supported by the Penampang fire station, concluded at 5.44 a.m.
The police are investigating the causes of the accident. - January 4, 2025
