TUESDAY-4TH DECEMBER 2007-TWO INJURED IN CAR-BIKE ACCIDENT

Two injured in car-bike accident

SIPITANG:
A teenage motorcyclist suffered serious injuries on the leg and face after he crashed his bike into the back of a car along Km 1 Sipitang-Sindumin Road here during the weekend. The 17-year-old broke his leg and suffered facial and thigh injuries after losing control of the motorcycle before hitting the car in front of him. His 18-year-old pillion rider also suffered facial injuries and scratches on the legs. Acting District Police Chief Chief Inspector Mohd Zulkiflee Mohd Yaacob said the car driver, a civil servant from Labuan, escaped unhurt but his car bonnet was badly damaged. “We are still investigating the actual cause of the accident,” he said. He pointed out that accidents are avoidable and he urged road users to abide by the traffic regulations. ‘Do not move too close to a vehicle in front of you. Keep the distance so that you will be able to prevent any emergencies ahead of you,” he said. Zulkiflee said through observation of the police, some motorists and motorcyclists are driving recklessly without considering the safety of other road users. “For instance, some motorists or motorcyclists would suddenly enter or drive out of a junction even though they notice another vehicle is approaching. “There is no traffic jam in this area so there is no harm waiting for a few minutes to allow the vehicle to pass before it is your turn to move. It is our duty to ensure that all our roads are safe,” he said.