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Two injured after motorcycle hits suddenly opened car door

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Two individuals sustained injuries after their motorcycle collided with a car door that was suddenly opened.
  • The incident occurred when a car passenger opened their door, leaving the motorcyclist unable to avoid the collision.
  • Police have issued a compound fine to the car driver for negligence.

Two people were injured in an accident where their motorcycle crashed into a car door that was opened unexpectedly in Taman Muda, Petaling Jaya.

The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. when the motorcycle, traveling from Tasik Permai towards Taman Muda, was struck by a car door. According to Ampang Jaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid, the motorcycle was proceeding straight when a car stopped, and a rear passenger on the left side opened the door. The motorcyclist could not swerve in time and hit the door.

Both the rider and pillion passenger fell and sustained injuries. They have since received medical treatment at a hospital and have reported the incident to the police. Preliminary investigations indicate the accident was caused by the negligence of the car passenger who opened the door without checking.

As a result, the car driver was issued a compound fine under Rule 10 LN 166/59 for the offense.

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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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