(Kuching, 11th) — An elderly man was tragically killed yesterday in an accident involving a motorcycle and a cement mixer truck at Jalan Tun Jugah, Kuching (near the Gala City area).
According to TVS, Kuching District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah stated that the accident occurred at about 11 AM, when the victim’s Honda motorcycle collided with a cement mixer truck on the middle lane.
He said the impact caused the motorcycle to lose control, and the rider fell and was run over by the cement mixer truck. Medical personnel from Sarawak General Hospital arrived at the scene at 11:07 AM and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (causing death by dangerous or reckless driving).
The police are urging witnesses to come forward with information to assist in the investigation. Members of the public can contact Traffic Investigation Officer ASP Mohd Razdan (013-6204758), Kuching Traffic Police (082-259900), or report at the nearest police station.
According to TVS, Kuching District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah stated that the accident occurred at about 11 AM, when the victim’s Honda motorcycle collided with a cement mixer truck on the middle lane.
He said the impact caused the motorcycle to lose control, and the rider fell and was run over by the cement mixer truck. Medical personnel from Sarawak General Hospital arrived at the scene at 11:07 AM and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
The police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (causing death by dangerous or reckless driving).
The police are urging witnesses to come forward with information to assist in the investigation. Members of the public can contact Traffic Investigation Officer ASP Mohd Razdan (013-6204758), Kuching Traffic Police (082-259900), or report at the nearest police station.