Former Akademi Fantasia contestant killed in accident

A photo of Emy taken from his Facebook page.

TUARAN: A former Akademi Fantasia contestant was killed in an accident at KM17.8 of Jalan Tamparuli-Ranau here.
 
Zahrul Hilmi Badrul Hisam, popularly known as Emy, 25, was killed on the spot after his motorcycle veered out of control and crashed into a lorry at about 1pm Tuesday (April 3).
 
Tuaran OCPD Deputy Supt Dzulbaharin Ismail said the 55-year-old lorry driver was travelling from Ranau to Kota Kinabalu when his vehicle collided with Emy's bike nearby Kampung Kelawat.
 
"The victim was riding uphill from Tamparuli when he lost control of his motorcycle at a bend.
 
"His bike veered into the opposing lane and collided with the oncoming lorry.
 
"The victim died from severe injuries to his head and body," said DSP Dzulbaharin.
 
The case has been classified as reckless driving under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
 
Emy was a participant in the 13th season of Akademi Fantasia in 2016.