Fatal crash claims life of foreign rider

KUCHING: A foreign man succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Datuk Bandar Mustapha here, on Monday (Sept 23).

Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the accident, which involved a Perodua Myvi and a motorcycle, happened around 9.30 pm.

“The collision occurred when the motorcycle ridden by the victim, collided with the Myvi that was turning right into a junction.

“As a result, the 43-year-old victim suffered head injuries and was rushed to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), where he was pronounced dead in the emergency ward at 11.35 pm,” he said in a statement.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.

If convicted, the section provides for imprisonment for a term of up to 10 years, and a fine up to RM50,000.

Mohd Farhan urged those with information on the accident to contact the traffic investigating officer Insp Charlie Aloysius at 014-8682068, Kuching traffic police station at 082-259900 or the nearest police station.