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Lorry driver held over fatal crash involving 12-year-old motorcyclist
A 40-year-old lorry driver has been remanded in police custody for three days following a collision that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist in Kedah. The incident occurred on a major highway in Gurun.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Police have detained a 40-year-old lorry driver in connection with a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy in Gurun, Kedah. The collision involved a motorcycle and the heavy vehicle on Jalan Sultan Abdul Halim, a main thoroughfare in the district.
The driver was brought before a magistrate and remanded for three days to facilitate further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are examining factors that may have contributed to the incident, including visibility conditions, vehicle maintenance, and the actions of both drivers involved.
The death has renewed concerns about road safety on major highways in the northern region, where heavy vehicle traffic remains substantial. The Kedah police traffic division is continuing its investigation and has urged road users to exercise caution, particularly in areas with mixed vehicle traffic.
The case is being investigated under relevant traffic and criminal statutes. Police said further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.