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The motorcycle is badly damaged from the collision.

MARUDI: A senior citizen was killed in a collision with a four-wheel drive vehicle yesterday.

According to Marudi OCPD DSP Mohd Ruslan Mat Kib, the fatal accident happened at 1pm. “Initial investigation found that the victim, Pius Belulok Barat, was riding from Beluru towards Lapok.”

“When the deceased was about to ride down the hill, he was not aware there was a 4×4 vehicle waiting to turn into a junction on the left.

“He then collided with the right rear of the vehicle,” DSP Mohd Ruslan added.

He added that the victim suffered injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Beluru Health Clinic.

The victim’s body was sent to Miri Hospital for autopsy. The accident is currently investigated under Section 41(1) Road Transport Act 1987.

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