A 15-year-old Form Three student was killed while his 14-year-old friend was injured after the motorcycle they were travelling on crashed into a metal road barrier along Jalan Muar-Labis near Bukit Kepong early this morning.
The accident occurred at around 2am, with the 15-year-old victim, who was riding as a pillion passenger, pronounced dead at the scene.
Muar district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said initial investigations found that both teenagers were travelling on a Suzuki RU120LU motorcycle from Kampung Raja, Bukit Kepong, towards Felda Chempelak in Labis.
He said the motorcycle was believed to have lost control upon reaching the location before skidding and crashing into the roadside metal barrier.
“The pillion passenger suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
“The rider sustained injuries to his hands and knees before being taken to Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital (HPSF) for further treatment,” he said in a statement today.
Raiz Mukhliz added that preliminary investigations found the 14-year-old rider did not possess a valid driving licence.
Further investigations are ongoing, with the case being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
