Senior police officer dies after motorcycle collides with lorry

A tragic accident on Jalan Batang Kali-Genting has claimed the life of a senior police officer. Superintendent Yuslimezam Hashim, who served as the Head of the Logistics Department at the Pahang Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK), was killed instantly at the scene.

The collision involved the motorcycle ridden by Superintendent Yuslimezam and a lorry. According to Deputy District Police Chief of Hulu Selangor, Assistant Superintendent Mohd. Asri Mohd. Yunus, the incident took place around 4:45 PM. The 51-year-old officer was riding his motorcycle alone from Alor Setar, Kedah, heading towards IPK Pahang.

Preliminary reports suggest that while navigating a left turn on Jalan Batang Kali towards Genting, the officer reportedly lost control of his motorcycle. It is believed that the vehicle veered into the opposing lane, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming lorry. The lorry was driven by a 50-year-old man.

Superintendent Yuslimezam sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was subsequently transported to Kuala Kubu Bharu Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The lorry driver suffered minor injuries to his face and chest. The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police are urging the public to come forward with any information by contacting Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Mohammadi Mt. Abu@Ramli at 03-60641222 or any nearby police station.

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When he reached Jalan Batang Kali heading towards Genting, the victim took a left turn and is believed to have lost control, entering the opposite lane and colliding with a lorry driven by a 50-year-old man.