KUCHING: A pick-up truck driver died on the spot after he lost control of the vehicle while travelling along Jalan Bau-Kuching at 8.30am yesterday.
Jikem Janee,66, was driving from Kampung Stenggang to Bau town when he lost control of the vehicle and went down a ravine. He was alone at the time of the accident.
The vehicle overturned in the ravine and Jikem was stuck inside.
When firemen arrived, they found Jikem unresponsive with a head injury. They then forced open a door to take him out.
Medics from Bau Hospital confirmed him dead at the scene and his body was taken to Bau Hospital morgue where his family members were waiting after they were informed.
Jikem had four children, three of whom are working in Malaya. He had a son in Bau.
