PENAMPANG: A 45-year-old pillion rider died two days after a road accident involving a 4WD vehicle and a motorcycle near Kg Ulu Putatan here, last Thursday.
Penampang acting district police chief ASP Arisanti Aziz said the accident occurred along Jalan Putatan-Ramayah, near here, at about 12.50am on November 5.
She said preliminary investigations found that the 4WD vehicle, driven by a 22-year-old man, was believed to have lost control before colliding with the motorcycle.
She added that the motorcycle was ridden by a 28-year-old man, with the 45-year-old victim as the pillion rider.
“Both the motorcyclist and pillion rider sustained injuries and were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. However, the pillion rider was pronounced dead on Nov 7,” she said here on Sunday.
Arisanti said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, with investigations still ongoing.
She advised all road users to remain vigilant, comply with traffic regulations and prioritise safety while driving.
