Malaysia

Channel NewsAsia cameraman dies in motorcycle accident

Khairul Azman Zainuddin was on way to Kuala Lumpur at time of incident, says Bentong top cop

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 04 Jun 2023 10:30PM

Channel NewsAsia cameraman dies in motorcycle accident
Khairul Azman Zainuddin is believed to have lost control of his motorcycle and hit the road divider before being thrown onto the opposite lane, and was then hit by a motorcycle on that lane. – Cavalcade Le Tour de Langkawi Facebook pic, June 4, 2023

KUANTAN – Channel NewsAsia cameraman Khairul Azman Zainuddin was killed in a motorcycle accident at Kilometre 43, at Kuala Lumpur-Karak, Bentong at noon today.

Bentong district police chief Zaiham Mohd Kahar said Khairul Azman, 45, was on his way to Kuala Lumpur when he had the accident, sustaining severe head injuries, and dying at the scene.

“The victim is believed to have lost control of his motorcycle and hit the road divider before being thrown onto the opposite lane, and was then hit by a motorcycle on that lane,” he said in a statement here today.

The rider and pillion rider on another motorcycle sustained light injuries and were sent to Bentong Hospital for treatment.

He added that further investigations are being carried out under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and urged those who witnessed the incident to contact the district control centre of the Bentong district police headquarters at 09-222-2222. – Bernama, June 4, 2023

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