A 56-year-old Singaporean motorcyclist died after a multi-vehicle accident on Malaysia’s North-South Expressway in Johor last Sunday (2 Aug).
The crash happened at around 2.05pm on 2 Aug, at KM 44.6 of the expressway heading south.
The accident involved a Toyota multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and three Suzuki motorcycles.
Kulai District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Tan Seng Lee said preliminary investigations found that the accident may have started after the Singaporean rider lost control of his motorcycle.
Source: Oriental Daily News
The rider was travelling southbound with two Malaysian motorcyclists, aged 57 and 39, when traffic ahead slowed down.
For reasons still under investigation, he allegedly crashed into the rear of a vehicle travelling in the right lane.
Medical personnel pronounced the 56-year-old rider dead at the scene.
The 57-year-old Malaysian rider suffered minor injuries, while the 39-year-old rider suffered a fractured right thigh. The 32-year-old Singaporean female driver of the vehicle was not injured.
Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of Malaysia’s Road Transport Act 1987.
Videos circulating online showed four motorcycles overturned on the expressway, with debris scattered across the road.
A rider could also be seen lying on the tarmac after the crash.
Source: China Press
The accident blocked both lanes and caused heavy congestion, with traffic queues reportedly stretching up to 11.2km at one point.
Police have urged witnesses with information to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Mohd Ruslan at +6013-3063710 or visit the nearest police station.
ACP Tan also reminded motorists and riders to follow traffic rules and exercise caution on the roads.
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