A married couple lost their lives in a tragic road accident after the motorcycle they were riding was struck by a car believed to be driven under the influence of alcohol along Jalan Ampang, near Menara Great Eastern, early Saturday morning.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, confirmed that the incident occurred at approximately 5.34am and involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. Initial investigations indicate that a Toyota Vios driven by a 24-year-old local man is believed to have lost control before crashing into the rear of a Honda Wave Alpha motorcycle carrying the victims.
The 61-year-old male rider suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His 56-year-old wife, who was riding pillion, also sustained critical head injuries and was likewise confirmed dead on-site. The devastating loss highlights the ongoing dangers faced by vulnerable road users, especially motorcyclists, on busy urban roads.
Meanwhile, the driver of the car sustained head injuries and is currently receiving treatment in the Red Zone of Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The front passenger, a 23-year-old local man, also suffered head injuries and remains under observation in the same unit. Another passenger seated at the rear, aged 24, sustained minor injuries to the lips and tongue and was later discharged before lodging a police report to assist with investigations.
Authorities have established that all individuals inside the vehicle were friends, adding another layer of complexity to the case as investigations continue. Police have also taken blood and urine samples from the driver, which will be analysed by the Chemistry Department to determine the presence of alcohol or prohibited substances.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Members of the public with any information related to the incident are urged to come forward and assist by contacting the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or visiting the nearest police station.
