Motorcyclist killed in collision with lorry at Jln Kpg Semop

The mangled remains of the motorcycle and lorry following an accident lorry at Jalan Kampung Semop, Pulau Bruit, on July 3, 2026. Source: PDRM/TVS

By DayakDaily Team

DARO, July 4: A motorcyclist was killed following an accident with a lorry at Jalan Kampung Semop, Pulau Bruit, on Friday night (July 3).

According to Matu-Daro district police chief, Deputy Superintendent Rahim Mihos, information on the accident was received at around 7.40pm before a team was deployed to the scene.

Preliminary investigations found that the victim was riding a motorcycle from the Batang Paloh Ferry and was believed to be travelling home to Kampung Semop.

“At the same time, a lorry was travelling from Kampung Penipah and was believed to be heading towards Sarikei.

“Initial investigations found that as the victim collided with the lorry when entering a junction,” he said in a statement today, as reported by TVS.

He said the impact threw the 43-year-old victim onto the left roadside shoulder, leaving the victim with severe injuries and unconscious, and was later pronounced dead by a medical team that arrived at the scene.

The victim’s body was taken to Daro Hospital for a post-mortem examination, while investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident and all circumstances surrounding the incident. — DayakDaily