PENAMPANG: A 41-year-old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle is believed to have skidded into a rocky drain along Jalan Sapulut-Tambunan near Kampung Notorus here on Monday.
District police chief Supt Sammy Newton said preliminary investigations found that the rider had apparently lost control of his motorcycle before it veered off the road and plunged into the drain.
“The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel,” he said in a statement issued on Monday.
Sammy said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, with further investigations underway to determine the actual cause of the accident.
Those with information about the incident are urged to contact investigating officer Insp Saparia Ladoni at 019-8095133 to assist with the investigation.
He also advised road users to exercise caution, control their speed and comply with traffic regulations to prevent accidents.
