SUNGAI PETANI: A motorcyclist in his 70s died after being hit by a vehicle at KM38.1 of the Alor Setar-Butterworth Road near the Seri Jerai Mosque on Wednesday (Nov 11) night.
Kuala Muda OCPD Asst Comm Hanyan Ramlan said the incident occurred at about 8pm.
The victim sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, he said in a statement on Thursday (Nov 12).
"Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was hit by a vehicle but its make and registration number have yet to be identified.
"Efforts are underway to trace the vehicle and locate the driver involved," he said.
ACP Hanyan said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
He urged witnesses or anyone with information that could help the investigation to come forward, including vehicle owners with relevant dashcam footage.
"Information can be channelled to investigating officer, Traffic Insp Mohd Razis Zainol Abidin, at 013-467 7195 or 04-423 2222, or go to the nearest police station," he said. – Bernama
