KULAI: A 16-year-old motorcyclist has died after crashing into the back of a car along the North-South Expressway.
Kulai OCPD Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee said the accident occurred at KM46.2 (northbound) at 1.56am on Saturday (June 21).
"Three friends, aged 16, 17, and 19, were riding at high speed on the expressway before the 16-year-old rammed into the rear of the sports utility vehicle.
"He fell on the road and sustained head injuries while the two other motorcyclists also lost control and fell," he said in a statement on Sunday (June 22).
The 16-year-old died while receiving treatment at Hospital Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom in Kluang after suffering fatal head injuries.
ACP Tan added that another motorcyclist suffered a broken right leg and hand injuries, while the third had minor leg and hand injuries.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
ACP Tan also reminded the public to drive cautiously and obey traffic laws to prevent similar tragedies.
Witnesses are urged to contact the investigating officer, Insp Mohd Ruslan Mohamed, at 013-3063710 or visit the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at the Kulai district police headquarters.
