Penang motorcyclist killed in collision with container lorry

A 68-year-old Chinese man died following a collision between his motorcycle and a container lorry in the Sungai Bakap industrial area of Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on September 28 at a T-junction on Jalan 6.

According to Assistant Commissioner Anuar of the North Butterworth District Police, preliminary investigations suggest the lorry was attempting to make a left turn into Jalan 6 when the motorcyclist, who was traveling on the left side of the lorry, collided with the front-left section of the vehicle. The rider sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Seberang Jaya Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police have detained the 54-year-old lorry driver for investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to reckless or dangerous driving causing death.