KUCHING, March 11: An 18-year-old perished after his motorcycle was hit by a lorry at the Taman Moyan junction along the Batu Kawah-Bau road this morning.
State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu revealed the motorcyclist was travelling on a straight road from MJC Batu Kawa towards Bau when he was knocked by the lorry at 7.50am.
The lorry which was coming from MJC Batu Kawa had turned to the right to enter Taman Moyan.
Due to the collision, the deceased was thrown off his motorcycle, suffering serious injuries to his head and body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical officers from the Sarawak General Hospital.
The case is being investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987. — DayakDaily
