Man, 77, killed in Kuala Terengganu crash


KUALA TERENGGANU: A 77-year-old man was killed in a collision with a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle in Pengkalan Arang here on Sunday (April 27) night.

Kuala Terengganu OCPD Asst Comm Azli Mohd Noor said Ali Mohamed was riding a motorcycle at the time.

He was killed on the spot, while the driver of the 4WD was unhurt, ACP Azli added.

He said police received a report at 9.35pm. 

Initial investigations found that the accident happened when the motorcycle veered into the path of the 4WD, which was travelling from Kuala Terengganu towards Gong Badak.

"The victim is believed to have just returned from the surau. His remains were taken to Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah's forensic unit for further action," he said.

He also urged any witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. – Bernama

 

 

 

 

 

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