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A 39-year-old electrical engineer died on Saturday after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a tanker truck on the PLUS Highway
Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said the accident happened around 12.30pm, 30 August, reported Bernama.
The tanker, travelling from Bahau to Dengkil, swerved from the left lane into the emergency lane without signalling and collided with the motorcyclist.
"The 39-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene," Naazron said.
In a 33-second video posted on social media, the tanker truck is seen suddenly veering into the emergency lane and hitting the motorcyclist.
The video shows the truck failing to stop after the collision, speeding off immediately after the crash.
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The 27-year-old lorry driver, who tested negative for drugs, was arrested the same day
The suspect was arrested in the Kajang area and has since been remanded for three days, starting Sunday, 31 August, to assist with investigations.
"Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver is believed to have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the tanker to veer into the emergency lane and collide with the motorcyclist," Naazron was quoted as saying by Bernama.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or Kajang Police Headquarters Traffic investigating officer Insp Ahmad Zahrein Muhd Suod at 017-3818422.
