Student killed by a car while crossing the street in Bekenu

MIRI, 14 Oct: A student from Bekenu Suburban National High School (SMK) is believed to have died after being hit by a car while crossing the road at Kilometer 55, near the school, on Tuesday.

Miri District Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the accident occurred at around 1.10pm on October 13, involving a car driven by a local woman aged 46 from Miri towards Bakong.

Initial investigation found the vehicle was believed to have broken into pedestrians who were crossing the road.

"As a result of the violation, the car in question suffered damage to the front left side, while the driver was uninjured", it said in a statement today.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical assistant Tun Abang Health Clinic Haji Openg Bekenu around 1.20pm.

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

In this regard, the police asked people with information regarding the incident to contact Traffic Investigation Officer, Insp. Mohd Faizal bin Moktar, by calling 012-818 6509 or 085-430479, or report to the nearest police station.

Police also advise all road users to exercise prudent driving and comply with traffic rules to avoid incidents that could endanger the safety of road users. - TVS