DARO: A fishing trip ended tragically when a pillion rider died from severe injuries after falling from a motorcycle into the path of an oncoming tanker lorry along KM12, Jalan Kampung Loba Balu yesterday (Apr 27).
The accident, involving a tanker lorry laden with palm oil and a motorcycle, happened around 5.20pm when both vehicles were travelling in opposite directions.
Daro police chief DSP Neil Baginda said that prior to the crash, the victim and his friend were riding a motorcycle en route to Kampung Pergau after a fishing activity in Bruan area.
“The victim, carrying a rattan basket full of goods and catch, is believed to have fallen from the motorcycle, landing in the opposite lane where the tanker truck driven by a 31-year-old man, was travelling from Matu to Bintulu.
“Despite attempts to brake and avoid the victim, the collision was unavoidable,” he said.
As a result, 42-year-old Mohamad Iskandar Abdullah was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics due to severe injuries to the head, body and legs.
His body was later taken to Daro Hospital for post-mortem procedures.
Neil added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
