IPOH: A 45-year-old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle hit a buffalo along Jalan Jalong in Sungai Siput.
Sungai Siput OCPD Supt Charan Ai Wan said the man was heading from his home in Kampung Jalong towards the Sungai Siput town when the accident occurred at about 1.15am on Saturday (Oct 24)
Preliminary investigations found that the motorcycle was believed to have collided with a buffalo.
“The victim sustained injuries and was taken by ambulance to the Sungai Siput Hospital for treatment.
“However, he was pronounced dead at the hospital’s emergency department by the medical officer on duty,” he said in a statement.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Supt Charan advised road users to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and prioritise safety to prevent accidents.
