KUALA LUMPUR: A Road Transport Department (JPJ) officer was killed in a crash while pursuing a suspect at KM13 of the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) heading towards the Gombak Toll Plaza on Sunday (Feb 6).
Muhammad Azizi Azizan, 30, who was riding a motorcycle, was on patrol with several others when the incident occurred at about 10am.
He was pursuing another motorcyclist when he lost control of his machine and fell down before a car hit him.
Medical officers pronounced him dead at the scene.
Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Mohd Zaki Ismail confirmed the matter and said Muhammad Azizi’s body was sent to Selayang Hospital for an autopsy, Bernama reported.
In a tweet on Sunday, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong extended his condolences to Muhammad Azizi’s family.
“Muhammad Azizi was fully committed to carrying out his duties, His passing is a big loss to the Transport Ministry, especially JPJ.
“May his soul rest in peace,” he tweeted.
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