19-year-old killed in multi-vehicle crash on Kulai-Kota Tinggi road

KULAI: A 19-year-old was killed and several others injured in a crash involving four motorcycles, a car, and a lorry at Kilometre 4 on the Kulai-Kota Tinggi Road early Thursday (Sept 18) morning.

Kulai police chief ACP Tan Seng Lee said the accident occurred around 1.05am when a 26-year-old woman driving a Perodua Bezza struck a cow that suddenly crossed the road.

“The impact caused the car to lose control, veering into the opposite lane and colliding with a Yamaha 135LC motorcycle ridden by the victim and a Hino lorry,” he said in a statement.

The 19-year-old motorcyclist was confirmed dead at the scene due to severe injuries.

Tan added that three other motorcycles were unable to avoid the crash and collided with the side and rear of the lorry. The riders sustained various injuries.

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

Tan urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Ahmad Safuan Abu Naim at 017-7573507 or visit the Kulai District Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division to assist with the investigation. – Bernama