GEORGE TOWN, Oct 22 – A 23-year-old driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a motorcyclist and his pillion rider on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway early Thursday morning has been arrested by police.
Timur Laut District Police Chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad confirmed that the suspect, who was driving a sport utility vehicle (SUV), was arrested at 1:00 PM after surrendering at the Timur Laut District Police Headquarters (IPD).
The suspect, a resident of Bukit Jambul, tested negative for drugs following a urine screening test. Police will produce the suspect in court on Friday to obtain a formal remand order to assist with ongoing investigations.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 4:00 AM on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as the victims were travelling from central George Town towards the Penang Bridge interchange.
Crash Details, Fatalities, and Police Investigation
Key details surrounding the collision, post-mortem findings, and legal proceedings include:
- Victims Identified: The crash claimed the lives of a 22-year-old male motorcyclist and his 20-year-old female pillion rider.
- Collision Site: The motorcycle was struck from behind by the SUV upon reaching the fork leading toward the Penang Bridge and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), causing both victims to die at the scene.
- Post-Mortem Results: Medical examinations confirmed that the male motorcyclist succumbed to severe head and neck injuries, while the female pillion rider died from catastrophic head injuries.
- Legal Provisions: Police have classified the case and are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
–NMT
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