Motorcyclist dies in SUKE crash, e-hailing driver arrested

 The driver was allegedly speeding when his vehicle entered the Ampang turn-off before overtaking another car and then crashing into the motorcyclist.

Police said the victim, a mechanic, died from severe head injuries.

PETALING JAYA:

 Police have arrested a 26-year-old e-hailing driver after his car rammed into a motorcycle on the Sungai Besi-Ulu Klang Expressway (SUKE) yesterday evening, killing the rider.

Kajang police chief Naazron Abdul Yusof said the incident occurred around 5.56pm at Km0.3 of the SUKE highway with the motorcyclist, 24, was confirmed dead at the scene, Berita Harian reported.

“Preliminary investigations found that the e-hailing driver travelling from Kajang was speeding and driving recklessly when his vehicle entered the Ampang turn-off.

“The car is believed to have overtaken another vehicle before ramming into the motorcyclist, who was travelling on the right side of the road,” he was quoted as saying.

Naazron said the victim, a mechanic, died from severe head injuries.

The e-hailing driver has been released on bail while an investigation has been opened for causing death by reckless driving.  - FMT