KUCHING: A fatal road accident involving a Proton Wira and a Honda RS-X motorcycle occurred along Jalan Stutong, Kuching, at around 4.10am today.
Kuching District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said initial investigations found that the accident happened when the motorcyclist, coming from the Stutong roundabout towards the Tabuan Tranquility traffic lights, veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with the oncoming Proton Wira.
“The motorcyclist, a local man in his 20s, was confirmed dead while receiving treatment at the Red Zone of Sarawak General Hospital. The driver of the car was unharmed.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987,” he said.
Alexson urged members of the public with information about the incident to come forward and assist the investigation by contacting Traffic Investigating Officer Insp. Charlie Aloysius at 014-8682068, Kuching District Police Headquarters at 082-259900, or the nearest police station.
He also reminded road users to always exercise caution and obey traffic laws to safeguard their own safety and that of others.