THE victim died on the spot.
KUCHING: Bau District Police Chief, Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman, confirmed that the Bau District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division (BSPT) received a report at around 7.13 pm on Tuesday regarding a fatal road accident at KM 8, Bau-Lundu Road.
He said the accident involved a KTM RC 200 motorcycle, ridden by a local woman, who was travelling from Kampung Tembawang Sauh towards Bau.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the rider suddenly lost control of the motorcycle, veered off the road, and crashed into the steel guardrail along the Pan Borneo Highway.
“As a result of the crash, the rider was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Bau Hospital,” Haide said.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation by contacting the nearest police station.
Haide also reminded all road users to remain cautious while driving, ensure their vehicles are in good condition, and practise tolerance on the road for the safety and wellbeing of everyone.
By Connie Chieng