Motorcyclist killed after lorry rams into him at traffic light on Jalan Banting-KLIA
District police chief Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said the incident occurred at around 1.30pm while both vehicles were travelling towards KLIA.
"The motorcyclist had stopped at a traffic light intersection when the lorry ploughed into him from the rear.
"The impact of the accident caused the rider to be thrown off the motorcycle before he was pinned under the axle of the lorry," he said in a statement today.
He added that the victim, identified as a man in his 40s, succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
Akmalrizal said police are investigating the cause of the accident, and the lorry involved has been seized for technical inspection.
"The lorry driver has since lodged a report at the district police headquarters, and a statement has been recorded from him.
"We have opened an investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving," he said.
Akmalrizal also urged those with information on the case to contact Inspector Mohd Sohairi Manaf at 019-999 3077 or 03-3187 2222.
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