KUCHING: A 24-year-old man was killed in an accident along Jalan Pelabuhan here on Monday night.
Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident occurred at about 9.30 pm, involving a cement mixer lorry and a motorcycle.
“Initial investigations found that the lorry driver, who was travelling from Jalan Setia Raja towards Demak Laut, failed to stop at the traffic light.
“This resulted in a collision with a motorcycle ridden by a local man who was moving from Jalan Merican Salleh when the traffic light was green,” he said in a statement.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical assistant from Sarawak General Hospital.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Those with information on the incident are urged to contact traffic investigating officer Insp Muhammad Amirul Azami Ahmad Rasol at 016-8593994 or 082-259900, or visit the nearest police station.
Road users are also advised to always obey traffic rules and practise safe driving to avoid endangering others.
