Motorcycles collide killing student, injuring another 

PAPAR: A Form Five student was killed while another  was injured after being involved in an accident involving two motorcycles on Jalan Beringgis-Kawang, here, on Tuesday night.

In the 8.30pm incident, a 17-year-old male was confirmed dead at the scene and another victim, also a 17-year-old male, sustained injuries.

Papar District Police Chief Supt Heryan Mohd Tahir said the two teenagers were riding a Demak Spark and a Honda Wave motorcycle, respectively.

“Initial investigations revealed that the Wave motorcycle was travelling towards Beringgis.

“Upon reaching the location, the Spark is believed to have pulled out from the hard shoulder before making a sudden U-turn, causing a collision between the two motorcycles,” he said in a statement, Wednesday.

Heryan said the Spark rider suffered severe head injuries.

“The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Wave rider suffered minor injuries and received treatment at Papar Hospital,” he said.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Further investigations are still underway to determine the actual cause of the incident.

Members of the public who have information regarding the incident are urged to come forward to assist in the investigation by contacting the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at the Papar District Police Headquarters (IPD).