PASIR GUDANG: A motorcyclist died while undergoing treatment at Sultan Ismail Hospital in Pandan, Johor Baru after being involved in an accident earlier.
Seri Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the 43-year-old victim was badly injured in the incident which took place on Wednesday (Feb 26) at 11.45pm.
“The rider was rushed to the hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on Thursday (Feb 27) at 2.30pm,’’ he said in a statement.
ACP Mohd Sohaimi said the accident involved a 4WD driven by a 39-year-old man travelling from Permas Jaya towards Bandar Seri Alam near here.
He said the driver had stopped at Jalan Kota, Taman Kota Puteri, Masai traffic light when the light turned red when the motorcyclist who lost control of the motorcycle hit the left side of the 4WD vehicle.
“The motorcyclist suffered serious head injuries,’’ said ACP Mohd Sohaimi, adding the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Witnesses of the incident are requested to come forward or contact Seri Alam Police Contingent at 07-3864222 to assist with investigation.
