Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash in Kluang

KLUANG: A 22-year-old factory worker was killed when his motorcycle was involved in a three-vehicle collision along Jalan Anggerik Kahang Barat here yesterday.

The accident occurred at 4.30pm when a Proton Saga driven by a 29-year-old soldier veered into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.

District police chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said the soldier was travelling from Jalan Padang Tembak towards Gunung Berlumut when he lost control of the car, causing it to veer into the motorcycle's path.

The motorcycle collided with the Proton Saga, following which another car travelling behind the Saga failed to stop in time and crashed into its rear.

The motorcyclist sustained head and other bodily injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The soldier was unhurt, while the 45-year-old driver of the second car and two passengers sustained minor injuries.

Bahrin said the case was being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

He urged anyone with information about the accident to contact the Kluang district police headquarters at 07-778 4222 or the hotline at 07-776 6822.