By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Nov 2: Police are investigating a case related to a viral video showing a local man rolling on a public road in Padawan, believed to be linked to a motorcycle accident that occurred on Oct 31.
In a statement, Padawan District Police Chief Supt Barry William said preliminary investigations found that the accident occurred at about 9am at the junction near Kedai 688, Jalan Batu 4½, Kuching.
He said the man, who was riding a motorcycle, was believed to have collided with the rear of a car.
Following the accident, the man reportedly experienced pain throughout his body, with his condition believed to be related to the actions captured in the viral video.
Barry said police had begun investigating the incident. He added that a team from the Padawan District Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division inspected the man’s residence in Batu Kitang at about 1.30pm today to obtain further information.
Checks on the man and his residence found no items of criminal concern. An initial urine screening test and a test using the Initial Visual Drug Detection (IVDD) device also returned negative results.
Preliminary investigations further revealed that the man works as a food delivery rider, and police checks found no previous criminal record.
Police advised the public against making speculative comments or circulating unverified information about the incident, urging them to rely on official sources instead.
Members of the public are also encouraged to cooperate with police by providing any information relating to criminal activities to the Padawan District Police Headquarters. — DayakDaily
