Elderly motorcyclist killed in Kuala Muda hit-and-run

SUNGAI PETANI: An elderly motorcyclist was killed after allegedly being hit by a vehicle at Km38.1 of Jalan Alor Setar-Butterworth, near the Seri Jerai Mosque, last night.

Kuala Muda police chief assistant commissioner Hanyan Ramlan said the incident occurred about 8pm.

The victim, a man in his 70s, sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was hit by a vehicle whose make and registration number have yet to be identified. Efforts are underway to trace the vehicle and locate the driver involved," he said in a statement today.

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

Those with information can contact the investigating officer, Traffic Inspector Mohd Razis Zainol Abidin, at 013-467 7195 or 04-423 2222, or visit the nearest police station.