JERTIH: A motorcyclist was killed in an accident involving three vehicles on Jalan Kota Bharu - Kuala Terengganu near Kampung Gong Nering here on Thursday (Feb 27).
Acting Besut District Police Chief DSP Md Sani Md Saleh said the 5.45pm crash occurred when the motorcyclist, Ayub Zamri, 22, collided with a Perodua sedan in an attempt to overtake a car.
"The collision caused the victim to fall on the road, who was then hit by a Honda car that was travelling behind the Perodua.
"Ayub, who was on his way to Setiu from Kuala Krai, Kelantan, suffered severe injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene, while the driver and a passenger of the Honda were not injured,” he said in a statement on Friday.
Md Sani said the police were now tracking the red Perodua Alza car, which is believed to have left the scene and has not reported the crash to any police station.
Members of the public with information regarding the accident are advised to contact the police to assist in the investigation carried out under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. - Bernama
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