Motorcyclist found dead in ditch following two-vehicle crash in Miri

Firefighters retrieving the motorcyclist’s body that was found in a drain following an accident at Jalan Bakam in Miri on March 17, 2026. Photo: Bomba
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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Mar 17: A male motorcyclist in his 30s was found dead in a ditch following an accident with a Perodua Aruz at Jalan Bakam in Miri today.

According to a report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a call was received at 12.32am, and firefighters from the Miri Central station were deployed.

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It was noted that the driver of the Perodua Aruz managed to exit the vehicle safely, while the motorcyclist was found in a ditch near the accident site, where Ministry of Health personnel confirmed his death.

The victim’s body was then retrieved and handed over to the police for further action. — DayakDaily

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