A dead woman's motorcycle crashed under a truck.

KUCHING, Sept. 21: A woman died after riding her motorcycle believed to be out of control before crashing under a truck in an accident on Stone 5, Matang Road, this morning.

In the incident at about 8.20 am, an 18-year-old victim who worked as a supermarket waitress rode his motorcycle from Dahlia Park traffic light, Batu 5, Matang Road towards Emart Matang circle.

Padawan District Police Chief, Superintendent Barry William said the accident also involved a lorry driven by a 36-year-old man.

"The initial investigation found that upon arrival at the scene, the motorcycle ridden by the victim was believed to have lost control before falling on the road and crashing under the truck.

"The victim along with his motorcycle was then dragged a few meters down the left lane of the road causing damage to both the left and right sides", he said in a statement today.

According to him, the victim suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene around 9.40 am by medical officials of Sarawak General Hospital (HUS).

"The driver of the truck was uninjured, while the cause is still under investigation.

"The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987", he said.

Barry said the police are conducting further investigations, including obtaining witness testimony and taking photos at the scene.