Superbike rider killed in head-on-collision
By Zarina Abdullah
New Straits TimesJuly 18, 2017
SETIU: A superbike rider was killed after a head-on collision with a car at KM 53 Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kota Baru near Kampung Chalok Barat in Permaisuri, last night.
District police chief Deputy Superintendent Zulkifli Mat Deris said Shaari Sulaiman, 50, from Taman Jakar Jaya in Kemaman, was heading towards Kuala Terengganu from Kota Baru when the accident took place at 8pm.
He said Shaari died on the spot of severe head and body injuries.
Initial investigations revealed that a Proton Exora travelling in the opposite direction suddenly lost control after failing to overtake a Perodua Kancil and swerved into the opposite lane.
“As a result of the impact, the victim was thrown off his bike. The driver and passengers in the car were not injured.
“We have recorded statement from the driver and we believe he lost control of the car which led to the crash,” he said today.
Shaari's body was sent to the Besut Hospital's forensic unit for post mortem and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road and Transport Act 1987.
