Driver's ‘microsleep' leads to crash on Lebuh Nusajaya, two men injured
Screenshot of a viral video showing a car colliding with a motorcycle on Lebuh Nusajaya.
ISKANDAR PUTERI – Two men were injured after their motorcycle was struck by a Perodua Myvi on Lebuh Nusajaya, in a crash that has since gone viral on social media.
The accident occurred at about 5.55pm on Tuesday, according to Iskandar Puteri District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan. Initial investigations found that the car, driven by a 22-year-old local woman, collided with a motorcycle traveling in the left lane.
"Initial investigations found that the car, driven by a 22-year-old local woman, collided with a motorcycle traveling in the left lane.
"The driver is believed to have experienced 'microsleep' during the incident. She did not sustain any injuries and her statement has been recorded," he said in a statement on Wednesday.
The motorcycle rider, a 20-year-old local man, suffered a broken right thigh and arm injuries.
His pillion rider, a 22-year-old foreign man, sustained injuries to his legs and arms.
The case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Police are urging anyone with information on the incident to contact the Iskandar Puteri District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department at 07-5101322.
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