KUCHING: A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he collided with a lorry at Taman Siong Boon, Jalan Sebiew intersection in Bintulu at 5pm on Friday.
State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the deceased identified as Hanafiee Norsah from Kampung Jepak was pronounced dead on the spot by paramedics from Bintulu Hospital due to severe head injuries.
“Initial investigations revealed that the lorry driver failed to stop at the intersection due to a malfunctioning brake.
“This caused the lorry to ram into a traffic light post before knocking down the
motorcyclist, who happened to be nearby waiting for the traffic to turn green,” he said when contacted yesterday.
Alexson said the case will be investigated under Section Act 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
