Motorcyclist seriously injured in apparent hit-and-run

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APM personnel check on the victim at the scene of the accident.

MIRI: A female motorcyclist suffered a broken leg and hand after she was hit by a car in an apparent hit-and-run at Pujut 7 Traffic Light intersection at about 9.30pm on Friday.

The victim, whose identity is still unknown, was coming from the direction of Lutong and heading towards city centre while the car was coming from the city centre before the accident.

It was alleged that upon reaching the traffic light, the car suddenly made a right turn into Pujut 7, ramming the female motorcyclist. The impact caused her to be thrown from her bike.

A team of personnel from Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) rushed to the scene after receiving a call on the accident.

The victim was later transported to Miri Hospital.

Police are investigating.