KOTA TINGGI: A 26-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a fallen tree shortly after midnight on Wednesday (Aug 13).
Kota Tinggi OCPD Supt Yusof Othman said police received a report about the incident, which occurred along Jalan Kampung Teluk/Pelepat, Tanjung Sedili here, at 12.10am.
“The accident was believed to have occurred when the male victim hit a fallen tree and fell from his motorcycle.
“The victim sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the Tanjung Sedili health clinic,” he said in a statement.
He said the victim’s body has been sent to the forensic unit at Kota Tinggi Hospital for investigation purposes.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a minimum prison sentence of five years and a maximum of 10 years, as well as a fine of between RM20,000 and RM50,000.
Supt Yusof also advised the public to remain alert and obey traffic laws and regulations to ensure the safety of all road users.
