Teen rider killed in three-vehicle crash in Pontian
The fatal crash, which occurred at 4.30pm, involved a lorry, a car, and the motorcycle ridden by the victim.
Pontian district police chief Superintendent Mohammad Shofee Tayib said initial investigations suggested that the teenager, who was believed to be travelling from Taman Emas Merah towards Pekan Nenas, collided with the lorry as it turned into a junction.
"The impact of the collision flung the victim onto the car travelling behind," he said.
The teenager died at the scene from severe injuries. Both the lorry and car drivers escaped uninjured.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
"If convicted, the offence carries a prison sentence of five to 10 years, a fine between RM20,000 and RM50,000, and a minimum five-year driving ban," said Shofee in a statement today.
He urged any witnesses to come forward and assist in the investigation by contacting Inspector Wan Mohd Hairi Wan Ahmad at 012-3450565 or the district police headquarters' traffic division.
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