JOHOR BARU: A motorcyclist was killed after ramming into the rear of a stalled lorry at KM9, Jalan Johor Baru–Ayer Hitam towards Skudai.
Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Balveer Singh said the incident took place on Monday (Sept 22) at 4.30pm near a shopping complex.
“The lorry had broken down in the left lane of the stretch and was waiting for tow truck assistance when the accident happened,” he said in a statement.
ACP Balveer said the 26-year-old Malaysian man suffered internal injuries and was declared dead at the scene by the paramedic team.
He added the lorry driver, a 36-year-old local man, was unhurt.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death due to reckless or dangerous driving.
ACP Balveer called on anyone with information about the case to contact investigating officer Insp Muhammad Hafiz Aminuddin at 011-35807871.
