KUALA LUMPUR: Police are seeking witnesses of a crash involving a couple on a high-powered motorcycle that was hit by a four-wheel drive vehicle just before the Duta toll plaza on Saturday (May 10).
Kuala Lumpur traffic investigation and enforcement department chief Asst Comm Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the case is still under investigation and the suspect's remand will be extended by another day.
"The investigation papers will be submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor on Tuesday (May 13).
"If a directive to charge is issued, the suspect will be charged the same day," he said on Monday (May 12).
According to media reports, the 2.30pm crash on Saturday left the 53-year-old male motorcyclist with a fractured collarbone and ankle injuries while his 49-year-old wife suffered serious injuries, including a broken ankle, fractured ribs and bleeding in the brain. Both victims are currently being treated at Sungai Buloh Hospital.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect attempted to overtake another motorcycle but hit the couple on the motorcycle instead.
The 32-year-old suspect was arrested and then remanded for two days after lodging a police report at 6.55pm the same day.
Police are investigating the case under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
Police urge anyone with information on the incident to contact Insp Muhammad Farhad Kamaruddin at 011-3190 3054 or report to the nearest police station. – Bernama
