M-cyclist and tapir killed in collision

KUALA PILAH: A 33-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he crashed into a tapir at KM17 of Jalan Seremban-Kuala Pilah here.

The tapir also died in the mishap.

Kuala Pilah OCPD Supt Amran Mohd Ghani said the incident happened near Ulu Bendul around 11.15pm on Thursday.

He said the victim was heading towards Kuala Pilah alone when the accident happened.

“Based on the preliminary probe, we believe the victim could not avoid crashing into the animal which was dashing across the road.

“He suffered serious head injuries and died on the spot,” he said.

The victim’s remains were taken to Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah for a post-mortem.