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M-cyclist killed in Labuan crash
Published on: Friday, October 24, 2014
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LABUAN: A motorcyclist died on the spot when his machine hit an oncoming car while overtaking a trailer at Jalan Arsat, Thursday.He was on the way to Jalan Mohd Salleh from Jalan Rancha Rancha, trailing behind the trailer when the tragedy occurred at 11.30am at the uphill bend near Basel Church.

A Wira from the opposite direction emerged from the corner, causing the motorcycle to hit the rear of the car.

The victim was flung off and landed near the trailer's back-wheels. He suffered head injuries as his helmet flew off.

The body of the deceased was taken to hospital for a post-mortem.

According to Labuan Police Chief Supt. Adzhar Othman, the case is being investigated by Inspector Ezwan under Section 4(1)© of the Road Transport Act 1987.

He appealed to witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigation and advised road users to observe traffic rules for their own safety.





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