Soldier in m-bike convoy dies after crash
KUCHING: A soldier travelling in a motorcycle convoy from Pasir Pandak was killed after his vehicle was involved in a crash last Wednesday (March 31). The accident occurred on a stretch of Jalan Keruing around 9.40pm. “Investigations showed that the victim, Muhamad Amirul Firdaus Che Bashah, 24, had crashed into the back of his friend’s motorcycle. “Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene,” Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said, adding that the victim’s body was taken to the SGH Forensic Department for further action. The victim’s friend, also aged 24, suffered injuries and is now stable after receiving treatment at the hospital. Alexson said the victim and his friends were heading back to their Kota Samarahan Air Force Base camp when the unfortunate incident occurred. The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Couple dies in bike-car collision
LUNDU: A couple died when their motorcycle collided with a car at Jalan Bokah here on Wednesday (Mar 31). The two victims were heading to Lundu from Kampung Raso at around 1.15pm before the accident happened. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said they were identified as Diser Migon, 59, and […]
Man dies after bike crashes into divider
MIRI: A 46-year-old foreign man was killed in an accident at KM16 Jalan Kuala Baram By Pass here around 7am today. The deceased, a labourer identified as Irrai Pajat Said, was on his way to his workplace prior to the accident, said Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu. According to Alexson, […]
One dies, five injured in van-lorry collision
JULAU: A man died while five others sustained injuries in a collision between a van and a lorry at Rantau Abau, Jalan Julau-Nanga Entabai last Friday. The incident happened around 3.40pm when the lorry was travelling from Nanga Entabai and the van was returning from Julau town. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu […]
Call to ban drunk drivers in fatal accidents for life
KUALA LUMPUR: Those convicted of causing fatal accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol should be banned from driving for life, two lawyers said. Criminal lawyer Datuk N. Sivananthan said a lifetime driving ban would be an added deterrent although the law already provides for jail terms and fines for offenders. “At the moment, […]