Can't Avoid Braking 4×4, Superbike Rider Died

27.04.2024 - The 34-year-old male victim was confirmed dead at the scene due to severe chest injuries. A high-powered motorcycle rider died after crashing into the back of a four-wheel drive on East Coast Highway 1 (LPT1) eastbound near Temerloh yesterday. In the incident at KM98.6, the 34-year-old male victim was confirmed dead at the scene due to severe chest injuries. According to a video clip from the dashboard camera of another road user that went viral on social media, the victim's motorcycle was thrown after hitting the four-wheel drive and thrown onto the vehicle's cargo space. Temerloh Police Chief, Mazlan Hassan, said his side received information about the incident at about 4.45pm. He said, the initial investigation found that the accident occurred as a result of the actions of a woman driving a sports utility vehicle (SUV) who stopped on the shoulder of the road before crossing to the right of the highway. According to him, due to the woman's actions, the four-wheel drive driver had to press the brakes suddenly before being hit by the victim's motorcycle who did not have time to avoid it.

"The victim who was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle from the rear failed to avoid and hit the rear of the vehicle. The victim fell in the fast lane, while his motorcycle was thrown into the back of the Mitsubishi Triton he crashed into," he said according to Sinar Harian.

Mazlan said that the 35-year-old woman who was driving the SUV and her passenger, a 37-year-old Chinese man, were detained for further investigation. He said that urine screening tests on the driver and passenger of the SUV were negative for drugs.

"Investigations are being conducted in accordance with Section 304A of the Penal Code for negligence causing death."