Motorcyclist killed after crash with 4WD on Mukah–Selangau Road

SIBU (Dec 6): A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being involved in a collision with a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle at KM52, Jalan Mukah–Selangau at about 2.40pm on Dec 5.

Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the incident occurred when the victim lost control of his motorcycle and collided with the roadside guardrail.

“As a result of the impact, the victim was thrown off the motorcycle and was hit by a 4WD driven by a 43-year-old man coming from the opposite direction,” he said in a statement.

He said the victim suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer from Mukah Hospital.

The 4WD driver did not sustain any injuries.

Rizal said the case will be investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

He also called on the witness to the accident to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Mohd Rahmat Jalimin on phone 01131627137 or report the incident to the nearby police station.