Motorcyclist dies in crash with car

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The damaged vehicle at the scene of the accident.

KUCHING: A motorcyclist, 21, died of serious head injuries in an accident with a car at Jalan Bako, Demak at 12.15pm Saturday.

Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the deceased had been identified as Mohd Izzat Nurulhaq Asjmakhan from Taman Dahlia, Matang.

“He was heading towards Bako from Petra Jaya when he collided with a car that was making a right turn near PCC Demak,” said Alexson in a statement yesterday.

Mohd Izzat was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). Inside the car were the female driver, 34, and a 44-year-old man. Both sustained light injuries.

The remains of the deceased has been sent to the SGH morgue for further action. The case would be investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.