Motorcyclist killed in collision at Jalan Liu Shan Bang

KUCHING (Nov 21): A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car at Jalan Liu Shan Bang here around 8am this morning.

Kota Samarahan district police chief DSP Jaimi Husin identified the 23-year-old victim as Delbin Cher Alfonso from Kampung Quap.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the car was traveling straight from Mile 7 towards Penrissen Camp at Mile 8.

“Upon reaching Jalan Liu Shan Bang, the motorcycle, coming from the opposite direction, veered into the car’s lane and collided with it,” he said in a statement.

Jaimi said the motorcyclist sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, while the car driver was uninjured.

“The deceased’s body was sent to the Sarawak General Hospital Forensic Medicine Department for further action,” he added.

The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Meanwhile, Jaimi urged all road users to prioritise safety and adhere to traffic rules.