Motorcyclist killed in Penampang crash, driver detained
Published on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 Text Size: PENAMPANG: A 41-year-old foreign man was killed in a late-night crash involving a car and motorcycle along the under-construction stretch of Jalan Pan Borneo in Kampung Kiranau. Penampang police chief Supt. Sammy Newton said the crash occurred at around 11.20pm when a 26-year-old local woman lost control of her car and rear-ended the motorcycle, both heading towards Kota Kinabalu.
Advertisement 'The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel,' he said, adding that the body was sent to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital for post-mortem. The woman was arrested and is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police are urging eyewitnesses to come forward and contact Insp. Saparia Ladoni at 019-8095133. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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