A 15-year-old youth lost his life after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with an oncoming car along Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu near Kampung Pak Kancil early Monday morning.
PETALING JAYA: A 15-year-old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle collided with a car along Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu near Kampung Pak Kancil early Monday.
Setiu district police chief Supt Zahril Asri Mohd Zain said the accident occurred at about 2.35am at KM63, involving a Yamaha Y15ZR motorcycle and a Honda City.
He said preliminary investigations found that the teenager was travelling from Kuala Terengganu towards Kota Bharu when he is believed to have lost control of his motorcycle.
“The motorcycle entered the opposite lane and collided with a Honda City travelling from Kota Bharu towards Kuala Terengganu,” he said in a statement.
The car was driven by a 35-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 32-year-old male passenger.
The teenager sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by an assistant medical officer.
His body was subsequently taken to the forensic unit of Setiu Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Zahril said police received information about the accident at approximately 2.55am.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
He urged motorists to remain vigilant and comply with traffic regulations to prevent road accidents.
