Two-bike collision leaves one dead, another hurt

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The covered body of the deceased is seen near his motorcycle at the scene of the accident.

KUCHING: A collision involving two motorcycles in Sri Aman killed one rider and injured the other yesterday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Albert Sanjan, 32, from Rumah Jabih Wong Panjai in Lubok Antu.State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident happened around 5.50am at KM3 Jalan Sri Aman-Kuching.

“An investigation revealed that Albert was travelling towards Sri Aman town from Temudok when he was involved in a collision with a 47-year-old female motorcyclist who was about to exit a junction,” he said when contacted.

Albert was pronounced dead at the scene while the injured woman was sent to Sri Aman Hospital for treatment.

“The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,” he added.