Tuaran: A man was killed after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a vehicle believed to be a car along Jalan Gayang, here, Wednesday.
The 6.30am accident resulted in the man sustaining severe head and body injuries.
Tuaran District Police Chief Supt Noraidin Ag Maidin said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Preliminary investigations found the accident involved a motorcycle apparently hit by a car,” he said.
“The vehicle driver fled the accident scene and the motorcycle rider who suffered severe head and body injuries, was confirmed dead at the scene,” he added.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987, and several individuals have already been interviewed to assist with the investigation.
