The damaged motorcycle at the accident scene.
MIRI: A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle accident at Jalan Bukit Peninjau near Bekenu around 5.30pm Wednesday.
Head of State Traffic Police and Investigation Department Supt Alexson Naga Chabu in a statement yesterday said the victim identified as Linggang Lium, 52, died on the spot due to serious injuries.
“Initial investigation shows that the victim was heading towards Miri-Bintulu road from Bakong.
“He is believed to have lost control of his machine and skidded before falling into a drain,” said Alexson, adding he died of serious injuries at the scene.
The remains have been taken to Miri Hospital for a post-mortem.
Police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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