Siblings killed in motorcycle-MPV crash

Siblings killed in motorcycle-MPV crash

The 15-year-old boy and his 20-year-old sister suffered serious head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Seri Alam district police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. (PDRM pic)
JOHOR BAHRU:
A teenager and his older sister were killed in a collision between their motorcycle and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at the Simpang Empat Felda Ulu Tebrau traffic lights junction in Ulu Tiram here yesterday.

Seri Alam district police chief Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the accident occurred at about 9.50pm as the victims, a 15-year-old male rider and his 20-year-old sister, were travelling from Jalan Ledang towards Felda Ulu Tebrau.

He said that upon reaching the junction, the Honda motorcycle rider was believed to have turned right despite the red traffic light.

“A Toyota Estima driven by a 40-year-old man, who had the green light and was going straight, was unable to avoid the motorcycle and collided with its right side, causing the rider and pillion rider to be flung into the opposite lane.

“Both victims suffered serious head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene,” he said in a statement today.

Adding that the motorcycle rider had not possessed a driving licence, he said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

“We would like to remind the public to comply with traffic laws and regulations, and to be courteous and obey traffic signals at all times.

“Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident can contact the police at 07-3864222 to assist in the investigation,” he said.

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