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Motorcyclist killed by foreign driver at traffic light in Malaysia
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Motorcyclist killed by foreign driver at traffic light in Malaysia

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A motorcyclist died after being hit by a foreign national driving a car while stopped at a traffic light in Puncak Alam, Malaysia.
  • The accident occurred when the car rear-ended the victim's motorcycle, which was stationary at the red light.
  • Police are investigating the incident under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and urge the public to provide information.

A motorcyclist returning from work was killed in Puncak Alam, Malaysia, after his vehicle was struck from behind by a car driven by a foreign national. The collision occurred as the victim waited at a red light.

According to Sungai Buloh District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd. Hafiz Muhammad Nor, the incident happened when the car, a Nissan Almera, hit the rear of the motorcycle. The impact caused severe injuries to the motorcyclist, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Offenders face imprisonment of five to 10 years and a fine of RM20,000 to RM50,000.

Police have appealed to the public for any information regarding the accident, directing callers to Traffic Investigation Officer, Inspector Azi Azyanti Mohd. Rafae, or the Sungai Buloh District Police Headquarters. They also advised road users to exercise caution, obey traffic signals, and adhere to speed limits, while warning against spreading unverified news.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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