AN elderly motorcyclist was killed in a suspected hit-and-run accident along Jalan Alor Setar-Butterworth near Masjid Seri Jerai here last night.
Kuala Muda district police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the victim, a man in his 70s, sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
He said the accident occurred at about 8pm at Kilometre 38.1 of the road.
“Initial investigations found that the victim was believed to have been struck by a vehicle whose type and registration number have yet to be identified. Further investigations are ongoing to trace the vehicle and its driver,” he said in a statement today.
Hanyan said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
He urged anyone who witnessed the accident or has information that could assist investigations to come forward, including vehicle owners with relevant dashboard camera footage.
“Information can be channelled to Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Mohd Razis Zainol Abidin at 013-467 7195 or 04-423 2222, or by visiting the nearest police station,” he said. - November 12, 2026
