A 15-year-old boy was killed after the motorcycle he was riding lost control and crashed head-on into a car along Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Bharu in Setiu early Monday.
The fatal accident occurred at KM63 near Kampung Pak Kancil, with Setiu district police receiving a report at 2.55am.
Setiu district police chief Superintendent Zahril Asri Mohd Zain said preliminary investigations indicated that the crash happened at about 2.35am.
The teenager was travelling from Kuala Terengganu towards Kota Bharu on a Yamaha Y15ZR when he allegedly lost control of the motorcycle and veered into the opposite lane.
It then collided with a Honda City driven by a 35-year-old man, who was travelling in the opposite direction with a 32-year-old male passenger.
Zahril Asri said the motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by an assistant medical officer.
His body was subsequently taken to the forensic unit at Setiu Hospital for further action and a post-mortem examination.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the accident or has relevant information to come forward at the Setiu district police headquarters’ Traffic Investigation Office or contact investigating officer Inspector Thaufiq at 09-6098222.
Zahril Asri also reminded road users to remain vigilant and obey traffic laws and regulations to ensure everyone’s safety.
