Man dies in motorcycle accident after hitting buffalo

24 Oct 2024 • 11:57 AM MYT
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20-year-old motorcyclist killed in collision with buffalo. - Photos courtesy of PDRM

TAMPIN - A 20-year-old factory worker was killed after his motorcycle reportedly hit a buffalo at KM5 of Jalan Tampin Kuala Pilah, near Kampung Sri Repah, yesterday.

Tampin district police chief Supt Amiruddien Sariman said the male victim, who was riding a Yamaha Y15ZR motorcycle, sustained severe head injuries in the 8pm incident and was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Investigations revealed that the accident occurred while the motorcyclist was on his way from his home in Kampung Berambai, Johol, to his workplace at a factory in Melaka.

"The victim was unable to avoid the buffalo, which came into his path, and crashed into it," he said in a statement here today. - BERNAMA