ALOR GAJAH: A soldier was killed in a crash involving two motorcycles and a car along Jalan Padang Kemunting in Masjid Tanah here on Monday (March 23) morning.
The 26-year-old victim, who was riding one of the motorcycles, died at the scene after suffering severe head injuries and losing his right arm in the 2.20am incident.
Melaka Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Supt Muhammad Zaki Ramat said the victim, travelling from Sungai Udang towards Pengkalan Balak, is believed to have overtaken a vehicle before entering the opposite lane.
"He then collided with a motorcycle and a car travelling in the opposite direction, from Pengkalan Balak towards Sungai Udang.
"The impact killed him instantly, while an 18-year-old motorcyclist sustained fractures to his right leg and arm," he said in a statement.
The injured rider was taken to Hospital Melaka for treatment, while the car driver, a 29-year-old woman, was unhurt.
The victim’s body was sent to Hospital Alor Gajah's Forensic Department for a post-mortem.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Alor Gajah investigating officer Insp Loh Gia Xao at 019-5382353 or go to the nearest police station. – Bernama
