An elderly motorcyclist was killed after allegedly being hit by a vehicle at Kilometre 38.1 of the Alor Setar-Butterworth Road, near the Seri Jerai Mosque, last night.
Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the incident occurred at about 8 pm. The victim, a man in his 70s, sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was hit by a vehicle whose make and registration number have yet to be identified. Efforts are underway to trace the vehicle and locate the driver involved,” he said in a statement today.
Hanyan said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
He urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to come forward, including vehicle owners with relevant dashcam footage.
“Information can be channelled to the investigating officer, Traffic Inspector Mohd Razis Zainol Abidin, at 013-467 7195 or 04-423 2222, or by visiting the nearest police station,” he said.
