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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Fatal crash on DASH Highway: Motorcyclist falls to his death from flyover after losing control of bike
SHAH ALAM, July 27 — A 23-year-old man died after his motorcycle skidded and plunged from a 21-metre-high flyover on the 1/B 0.5 ramp of the DASH Highway in Shah Alam last Thursday. According to a report in Berita Harian, Shah Alam district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident occurred around 4.45pm. The victim, riding a Yamaha YZF-R15, is believed to have lost control of his bike while navigating a bend, before crashing into the flyover's divider and falling to the ground below. 'The impact of the crash caused the victim to fall from the flyover, approximately 21 metres, onto a grassy area along Persiaran Pulau Angsa. The victim, who sustained severe head and leg injuries, was confirmed dead at the scene,' Iqbal was quoted as saying. He added that the victim, aged 23, worked for a private company and was on his way from his home in Kampung Melayu Subang to a motorcycle service workshop in Kuala Lumpur. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act (RTA) 1987. Iqbal also appealed for any witnesses or members of the public with information to come forward and assist with the investigation, directing them to contact Inspector Nur Iqmal Maisarah Azman at 012-2836851.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Fatal crash on DASH: Motorcyclist falls to his death from flyover after losing control of bike
SHAH ALAM, July 27 — A 23-year-old man died after his motorcycle skidded and plunged from a 21-metre-high flyover on the 1/B 0.5 ramp of the Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) in the Klang Valley last Thursday. Shah Alam district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the incident occurred around 4.45pm, Berita Minggu, the Sunday edition of Malay daily Berita Harian reported today. The victim was reported to have been riding a Yamaha YZF-R15 when he looked to have lost control of his bike while navigating a bend before crashing into the flyover's divider and falling to the ground below. 'The impact of the crash caused the victim to fall from the flyover, approximately 21 metres, onto a grassy area along Persiaran Pulau Angsa. The victim, who sustained severe head and leg injuries, was confirmed dead at the scene,' Iqbal was quoted as saying. He added that the victim, aged 23, worked for a private company and was on his way from his home in Kampung Melayu Subang to a motorcycle service workshop in Kuala Lumpur. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act (RTA) 1987 for reckless or dangerous driving. Iqbal also appealed for any witnesses or members of the public with information to come forward and assist with the investigation, directing them to contact Inspector Nur Iqmal Maisarah Azman at 012-2836851.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Another fatal fall: Motorcyclist killed after being thrown off Dash highway
KUALA LUMPUR: A 23-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle skidded and plunged off a flyover along the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (Dash) on Thursday. Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said initial investigations revealed that the motorcycle crashed into a divider before the rider was flung off the flyover — falling approximately 21m onto a grassy area along Persiaran Pulau Angsa. He said the victim, who worked as IT support staff at a private company, is believed to have lost control while navigating a bend at the 1/B 0.5 exit of the Dash Highway about 4.45pm. "The impact caused severe injuries to his head and legs, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. "The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," he said in a statement today. Police are urging witnesses or members of the public with information to come forward and contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nur Iqmal Maisarah Binti Azman at 012-2836851. This is the second fatal incident reported on the same highway this year. On Feb 26, a woman was killed after being thrown off the Dash highway in an accident. Initial investigations revealed that she fell from a height of between 30m and 35m.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
2 Bangladeshis stopped for lugging chainsaw, brooms, signboards on motorcycle
SHAH ALAM: Two Bangladeshi nationals were stopped and fined on the main stretch of the Federal Highway near the Melawati roundabout here yesterday for riding their motorbike dangerously. They were seen hugging signboards and brooms, and one of them was even carrying a chainsaw, which the blade was protruding from the side. The pillion rider, believed to be in his 20s, was wearing a construction hardhat instead of a motorcycle helmet. They were stopped by policemen from the Shah Alam Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Division, who were conducting an operation in the area. The rider, known only as Ayatollah, 28, said he and his pillion were carrying their tools as they were working as landscapers along the highway. "This is my own motorcycle — I bought it two months ago and don't have a licence. I use it for work, cutting trees and cleaning both sides of the highway between Kuala Lumpur and Klang," he said. They were among hundreds of motorcyclists detained for various offences, particularly for failing to use the designated motorcycle lane on the Federal Highway. Most of the detained riders claimed that they were unaware of the motorcycle lane, despite commuting daily. A 36-year-old employee of a law firm said he forgot to switch his navigation app to motorcycle mode when travelling from Jinjang, Kepong, to the Shah Alam court complex. "I forgot to change to motorcycle mode, and I'm not really familiar with the Federal Highway and its motorcycle lanes. "The navigation app directed me along the main route. If I'd switched to motorcycle mode, perhaps it would have shown the special lane," he said. Yesterday, Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said police issued 147 summonses against motorcyclists during a joint enforcement operation named Op Bersepadu at Km13.3 of the Federal Highway heading towards Klang. The operation – bolstered by drone surveillance – was conducted by the Shah Alam district Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Division, the Air Wing Unit and the Selangor Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department. "A total of 180 vehicles were inspected and 147 summonses were issued. The majority of offences involved failure to use the motorcycle lane, with 141 summonses issued for the violation," he said.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
Op Bersepadu: 147 summonses issued to motorcyclists on Federal Highway
KUALA LUMPUR: Police yesterday issued 147 summonses against motorcyclists during a joint enforcement operation at KM13.3 of the Federal Highway, heading towards Klang. Shah Alam police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said Op Bersepadu, bolstered by drone surveillance, was conducted by the Shah Alam district Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Division, the Air Wing Unit and the Selangor Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department. "The operation's main objective was to raise awareness of the designated motorcycle lanes on the highway. "This initiative follows an increase in the number of accidents involving motorcyclists and pillion riders this year, compared with previous year, in the Shah Alam area along the Federal Highway," he said in a statement. Iqbal said a 30-member team, including three senior officers and 25 rank-and-file personnel, ran the operation from 10am to 12pm "The drone unit enabled us to spot offences before riders reached the roadblock, or we could record evidence in photo or video form to issue summonses later. "A total of 180 vehicles were inspected and 147 summonses were issued. The majority of offences involved failure to use the motorcycle lane, with 141 summonses issued for the violation," he said. Other offences included misuse of the emergency lane and licensing-related offences. Iqbal reminded motorcyclists to always comply with traffic regulations and use the designated motorcycle lanes.
