By: Nurul Fazliana Norman
PENAMPANG: A 41-year-old man died after the motorcycle he was riding is believed to have lost control and skidded into a rocky ditch on Jalan Sapulut-Tambunan, near Kampung Notorus, last Monday.
Penampang District Police Chief, Superintendent Sammy Newton, said preliminary investigations found that the victim is believed to have lost control before skidding into a rocky ditch at the scene.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and further investigations are ongoing to determine the actual cause of the accident.
Members of the public with information regarding the incident are urged to contact the Investigating Officer, Inspector Saparia Ladoni, at 019-8095133 to assist in investigations.
Police have advised road users to always exercise caution, control their vehicle speed and comply with traffic regulations to prevent untoward incidents.
Source: Penampang District Police
