[Watch] Tragedy On The Penang Bridge: Motorcyclist’s Life Cut Short In Devastating Collision
A 22-year-old man driving a Perodua Alza caused the collision when he abruptly changed lanes to enter the emergency lane, intending to switch drivers.
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In a heart-wrenching incident, a motorcyclist lost his life after a devastating collision with a car on the Penang Bridge.
The tragedy, which occurred at 6:41 pm on Sunday (11 Aug), has sparked intense debate and raised questions about road safety and driver responsibility.
Shocking dashcam footage of the accident quickly spread like wildfire across social media, capturing the horrifying moment.
The car suddenly veered into the emergency parking area, leaving the unsuspecting motorcyclist with no time to react.
The impact sent both rider and motorcycle hurtling towards the bridge guardrail, with the rider nearly plummeting into the sea below.
Outrage and Grief
Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries, his life cut tragically short in a matter of moments.
As the video circulated online, the public expressed their outrage and disbelief at the car driver’s actions.
Many questioned why the driver failed to signal their intention to turn well in advance, while others speculated about the driver’s reasons for pulling into the emergency parking area in the first place.
But the last-minute turn caused trouble for others and hit the motorcycle rider.
Motorcyclist Killed as Car Enters Emergency Lane to Switch Drivers
According to Assistant Commissioner Razlam Ab Hamid, the head of the North East District Police, the accident took place at Kilometer 7.4 of the Penang Bridge, on the stretch from Seberang Jaya towards the island.
He stated that the collision occurred when a Perodua Alza, driven by a 22-year-old man, changed lanes to enter the emergency lane to switch drivers.
As a result, the motorcyclist died at the scene due to severe injuries, while the car driver did not suffer any injuries.
Razlam added that the victim’s body was taken to Penang Hospital and will undergo an autopsy.
Further investigations revealed that the driver claimed he and his friend were on their way back to Kuala Lumpur.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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