Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Suspected Drink-driving Crash

SHAH ALAM, May 14 (Bernama) -- A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a car driven by a man believed to be under the influence of alcohol and driving against traffic at Persiaran Kota, Klang.

Klang Selatan district police chief ACP Lim Jit Huey said the incident, which occurred at about 12.30 am yesterday (May 13), caused the victim, a man in his 20s, to be thrown off his motorcycle and suffer serious body and right leg injuries.

He said preliminary investigations found that the suspect, in his 30s, was driving a Perodua Bezza in a reckless manner and against the traffic in the Port Klang-Shah Alam direction for about 3.5 kilometres before crashing into the victim.

“Preliminary screening tests found that the driver tested positive for alcohol. The suspect was immediately detained for further action and a remand order was obtained from Klang Magistrate Azilah Mat until May 15 to assist in investigations.

“The case is being investigated under Section 44(1A) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of intoxicating drinks or drugs causing injury. Upon conviction, the offence carries a prison sentence of between seven and 10 years and a fine ranging from RM30,000 to RM50,000, in addition to the suspension of the driving licence,” he said in a statement today.

Lim said the motorcyclist received critical treatment in the Red Zone at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang, while the suspect sustained only minor injuries.

He urged anyone with information on the incident to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Khairulnizam Abdul Talib or any nearby police station.

-- BERNAMA