The mangled wreck of the motorcycle that the two suspected snatch thieves were riding.
BUTTERWORTH: Two men, believed to be snatch thieves, died after losing control of their motorcycle and hitting a bulldozer as they were pursued by two policeman on a motorcycle in Simpang Tiga near Kampung Tok Alang, Tasek Gelugor near here.
During the chase, the rider panicked and lost control of the bike, hitting the front of a bulldozer making a right turn towards Tasek Gelugor in the 5.45pm incident Friday.
The suspects, aged 19 and 27, sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spot.
The policeman sustained serious injuries and was sent to the Kepala Batas Hospital for treatment.
North Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Abdul Rahman Ibrahim said both the suspects, from Baling, Kedah, were believed to be making their escape after committing a snatch theft in Kulim, Kedah.
The case will be investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless riding.
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