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A 19-year-old college student was killed yesterday, 24 August, after falling off the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH)
According to New Straits Times, the victim was riding his motorcycle on the 1/B 0.5 exit ramp from Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari when he is believed to have lost control at a bend.
Shah Alam police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the motorcycle skidded and crashed into the guard rails before the rider was flung off the expressway onto Persiaran Pulau Angsa 21m below.
"He sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," he said.
The crash occurred at 10.40am. Police are urging witnesses to contact investigating officer Inspector Nur Iqmal Maisarah Azman at +6017-2836851 to assist with the investigation.
This is the third fatal accident reported on DASH this year
On 26 February, a 30-year-old woman died after losing control of her motorcycle on a bend, grazing a car before being thrown off the elevated highway.
On 26 July, a 23-year-old motorcyclist was also believed to have lost control at a bend, crashing into the side railings and plunging off the expressway.
Highway developer Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (PROLINTAS) has assured that additional safety measures are being implemented along the expressway, including the installation of more fencing
In a statement responding to the latest fatal accident, PROLINTAS stressed that DASH was constructed in full compliance with specifications approved by authorities and certified engineers.
"We extend our condolences to the victim's family. While the highway design meets all requirements, we have taken proactive steps such as installing extra warning signs at strategic locations, enhancing public awareness, and planning additional fencing to further improve safety," the company said, as quoted by the New Straits Times.
PROLINTAS added that it has handed over all relevant evidence, including surveillance footage, to assist police investigations.
The company also reminded motorists to observe speed limits and drive cautiously, especially on elevated and curved sections of the highway.
