PENAMPANG: A 39-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a road barrier along the Pan Borneo Highway near Kampung Tanaki here on Friday.
Penampang police confirmed they received a report of the fatal accident, which occurred at about 8.34 pm on Nov 6.
Acting Penampang District Police Chief ASP Arisanti Aziz said preliminary investigations found the man was riding from Putatan towards Inobong when he is believed to have lost control of his motorcycle.
“The motorcycle then skidded and hit the road barrier,” she said in a statement on Saturday.
The victim sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital I for a post-mortem.
Members of the public with information on the incident are urged to contact investigating officer Inspector Saparia Ladoni at 019-809 5133.
Police also advised road users to remain cautious at all times, particularly when travelling through road construction areas at night.
