Featured image adapted from Police via New Straits Times and 凱倫 on Facebook.
In a tragic accident on Tuesday (14 April), a motorcyclist riding towards Singapore via the Second Link died after crashing into the rear of a lorry.
His wife, who was riding pillion, was injured and taken to hospital.
Source: Police via New Straits Times
According to Harian Metro, the 31-year-old rider was travelling with his 29-year-old wife to work in Singapore when the accident occurred at around 2.40pm.
Police said the motorcyclist is believed to have lost control before crashing into the back of a lorry that was moving slowly due to traffic congestion.
Source: 凱倫 on Facebook
As a result of the impact, the rider suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A video circulating online shows the victim lying on the road beside his motorcycle, with visible blood at the scene.
He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Source: 凱倫 on Facebook
The victim’s wife, who sustained injuries to her head and left hand, was taken to Sultanah Aminah Hospital in Johor Bahru for treatment.
The lorry driver was not injured.
Police have classified the case under causing death by reckless or dangerous driving and are appealing for witnesses to come forward and assist with investigations.
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Featured image adapted from Police via New Straits Times and 凱倫 on Facebook.