Two Bangladeshi cyclists killed, one hurt in hit-and-run incident in Johor
Muar OCPD Asst Comm Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said police received a report from the public about the incident, which occurred at around 8.45pm at Parit Salam, Parit Yusuf here on Friday (Aug 1).
'Preliminary investigations found that the three Bangladeshi men, all aged 21, were cycling against the traffic flow from Parit Yusuf towards Bukit Mor.
'They were hit by a vehicle, which could not be identified in terms of its make or registration number, that was heading from Parit Yusuf to Bukit Mor,' he said in a statement on Saturday (Aug 2).
ACP Raiz Mukhliz said the impact of the crash caused all three victims to be thrown onto the left shoulder of the road.
'Two of the victims suffered head and internal injuries. One was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second died while receiving treatment at Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah's red zone.
'The third victim sustained fractures to his right wrist and shoulder and is currently being treated in the yellow zone of the same hospital,' he added.
He said police are still working to identify and locate the driver of the vehicle involved.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of RM50,000 upon conviction.
He urged the public to drive cautiously, obey traffic regulations and be vigilant, especially when passing through poorly lit areas.
He added anyone who witnessed the accident or has information to contact investigating officer Insp Khairun Izham Noor Yusry at 013-9121508 or head to the Muar traffic police station to assist in the investigation.
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