Two killed in Lahad Datu motorcycle crash
Published on: Sat, Jul 26, 2025
By: Azmie Lim Text Size: LAHAD DATU: Two people, including a 12-year-old boy, died in a collision involving three motorcycles along KM90 of the Lahad Datu-Tungku road late Friday night. The incident occurred around 11.30pm when two motorcycles travelling from Embara Budi towards Cenderawasih were struck by a third coming from the opposite direction. District police chief ACP Dzulbaharin Ismail said the victims included a 12-year-old Indonesian boy riding a Yamaha and a 19-year-old man on a Honda, both of whom died at the scene. A 20-year-old Indonesian pillion rider on the Yamaha suffered injuries, while the 18-year-old Yamaha Lagenda rider escaped unharmed. Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and urge witnesses to contact Insp Humaidi Harun at 089-881255 or report to Lahad Datu Police Headquarters. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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