Besut police chief Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the crash occurred at around 8.20pm.

He said Mohd Nazri Mohd Nor, 59, and his 25-year-old son Muhammad Hamas succumbed to their injuries at 10.30pm.

“Initial investigations found that the accident occurred when a Toyota Hilux, travelling from Jerteh towards Kampung Padang Landak, collided with the victims’ motorcycle from behind.

“The crash occurred after the motorcycle made a U-turn and moved into the middle lane towards Masjid At-Taqwa on the left side of the road.

“The motorcycle rider and his pillion passenger were rushed to Besut Hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries while receiving treatment. The driver of the Toyota Hilux, a 27-year-old man, escaped unhurt,” Azamuddin said in a statement today.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.