Form Four student killed, pillion rider hurt in Shah Alam motorcycle accident
The incident occurred at around 9.45pm when the victim, who was riding a Honda EX5 with another male student, was heading from Bulatan Sukan towards a hypermarket in Section 13.
Shah Alam district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the motorcycle is believed to have lost control near the Ramly Halal Mart before crashing into the road divider.
"The impact caused both the rider and pillion rider to be flung onto the road.
"The rider suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," he said in a statement today.
The pillion rider sustained neck injuries and multiple lacerations on his legs.
He was taken to Shah Alam Hospital for treatment.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information on the incident to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Abdul Nasser Peping from the Shah Alam district police headquarters' traffic division at 012-2863875.
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