TWO videos have gone viral showing an apparent accident involving two superbikes. In the videos, two motorcyclists riding high-powered superbikes can be seen passing through the right lane before one of them collides with a lorry and is thrown off. The lorry then swerved again, causing the second motorcyclist to be knocked off her vehicle.
Allegedly, the incident happened in Sungkai, Perak recently. Is this true?
Verdict:
TRUE
In a report uploaded by Majoriti.com.my, Mualim OCPD Supt Mohd Hasni Mohd Nasir said the victims were identified as a married couple who were traveling from Kota Damansara to Ipoh.
Supt Mohd Hasni said the accident occurred at 10.30am at KM 363.8 PLUS near Sungkai. The rider Mohamad Nor Ekhsan Md Puat, 31, was injured in the head and broke his arm while his wife, Tengku Balkis Tengku Zainal Rasid, 31, was injured in the face.
"The lorry driver's sudden change of lane resulted in serious injuries to the husband and wife. The lorry, which was in the left lane, had changed its lane to the right, cutting off Mohamad Nor Ekhsan.
"The situation resulted in the motorcycle ridden by the husband and wife not having time to avoid hitting the right side of the lorry.
"As a result of the violation, the victim suffered injuries and was taken to Slim River Hospital for further treatment," he said in a statement.
He said the 34-year-old truck driver did not suffer any injuries.
"Further investigations are being carried out under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," he said.
References:
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
