3 days ago
3 students killed, one hurt as bikes crash into car in emergency lane
The driver of the car has been detained for further investigation, and the case is being investigated for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
ALOR SETAR : Three students from the Jitra National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) were killed in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at KM49.4 on the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today.
Kota Setar police chief Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received information about the accident at 2.10pm, involving two motorcycles – a Yamaha 135LC and a Yamaha Y16ZR – and a Naza Citra car.
She said the dead were identified as Habil Sobri from Gurun, Fahmi Jamel from Jeniang, Sik and Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani.
Another friend, Adib Aiman Hasani, from Subang Jaya, Selangor, was injured.
'The accident is believed to have occurred when the Yamaha 135LC motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the rear of a car that had stopped in the emergency lane.
'Another motorcycle, trailing behind, was unable to avoid the collision and crashed into the first bike.
'In the crash, two motorcyclists and one pillion rider died at the scene, while another individual was injured. The car's driver and passengers were unharmed,' she said.
She added that the bodies of the three victims, all 19, were sent to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for a post-mortem. The injured victim was sent to the same hospital for treatment.
The driver of the car has been detained for further investigation, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Police urged those who witnessed the incident to come forward and contact investigating officer Lukmanul Hakim Fauzi at 04-7321222 or 013-9964614.
Meanwhile, a classmate of the victims, Nik Hanif Darwis Abdul Qayyum, 19, said the trio were returning to their respective hometowns for Hari Raya Aidiladha this Saturday.
'We woke up at 7am and got ready for class at 8.30am. Classes ended early today at 12.30pm to allow students to return home earlier. They left at around 1.30pm.
'I shook hands and reminded Arif to ride safely and he just smiled without saying anything.'
He only found out about the accident later after receiving messages from friends via WhatsApp.
