Biker dies in collision
MUKAH: A motorcyclist died on the spot after his bike collided with a scavenger lorry in Kampung Kelaup at Jalan Tutus Ulu-Jebungan on Monday (Sept 7) night. The victim was identified as 50-year-old Juntuan Lauting, from Kampung Jebungan here, while lorry driver, Louis Tedong Sawan, 24, from Rumah Isah, Mile 27, Jalan Oya, was not […]
Ravine plunge kills teacher
MARUDI: A primary school teacher was killed after the four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle she was travelling in plunged into a ravine near Kampung Long San last Thursday, some 220km from Miri city. The deceased, has been identified as Nur Anisah Othman, 29, from Bukit Mertajam, Penang. She reportedly died on the spot following serious injuries due […]
Teenager killed in lorry-bike collision
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A teenage motorcyclist was killed in a road accident at Mile 10, Jalan Kota Samarahan-Sadong Jaya today (Aug 28). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the tragedy occurred at 9.35am while rider was travelling from Asajaya. The lorry was also going in the same direction. The accident happened […]
Hopeless man commits suicide
BAU: A 45-year-old man who suffered from a severe illness is believed to have killed himself with a shotgun at Kampung Tabong Apar, Singai on Thursday (Aug 27). District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the police was told about the suicide by a concerned person around 9.45am, after which a mobile team was immediately […]
Couple killed in head-on collision
BETONG: A couple was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a four-wheel drive (4WD) at Jalan Beladin-Sepinang last Wednesday. The victims, identified as Sahari Rasid, 68, and Salbiah Ahmad, 48, were travelling from Maludam on the motorcycle. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the tragedy occurred around 2pm. […]
Car driver killed in crash
KUCHING: A car driver was killed in a road accident at Sri Aman – Sarikei Road today. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said, in a statement, the 10am accident occurred at KM22. “The accident was believed to have happened after the victim veered into the opposite lane towards Sarikei […]
Collision with car kills fireman
SERIAN: A fireman died in a road accident at KM6, Serian-Kuching Road last Sunday. Sarawak traffic police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim, identified as Nickson Empary Gawan, 33, was heading to Kuching when the 6.30pm accident occurred. “A car changed lanes from right to left at Jalan Loo Foo junction and was […]
Man allegedly killed in hit-and-run accident
PADAWAN: An elderly man was allegedly killed in a hit-and-run accident at Jalan Haji Baki yesterday morning. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the police received information about a body on a roadside around 8am. The victim identifed as Chang Nyan Ted, 61, is believed to be a victim of […]
Motorcyclist dies in head-on crash
MUKAH: A head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a four-wheel drive vehicle at KM9 Jalan Selangau-Mukah on Sunday (July 19) claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The victim was identified as Lusei Lejau, 46, from Rumah Johny, Bukit Dinding, KM9, Jalan Selangau-Mukah. The driver of a Toyota Hilux, Bet Jelui, 63, from Kampung Mateding Baru, […]
Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries at accident site
Over in Sibu a 33-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead by paramedics from Sibu Hospital at the scene of the accident after his bike collided with a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle driven by a woman. The accident happened at Jalan Salim-Stabau at 7pm last Sunday, July 19. Sibu deputy police chief, Supt Collin Babat, said the […]
