A Malaysian motorcyclist tragically lost his life after crashing into a metal road divider that had been knocked into his lane.
The divider was allegedly knocked out by a Singaporean driver attempting an illegal U-turn near the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link.
The fatal incident took place in the evening yesterday (9 May) at the 0.6km mark of the Second Link highway, involving one car and three motorcycles.
The U-turn that should’ve never happened
According to China Press, the Iskandar Puteri district police stated that a red Maserati registered in Singapore was travelling towards Johor when the 27-year-old driver suddenly tried to make an illegal U-turn to head back to Singapore.
As shown in a viral video online, he smashed into the divider, pushing the metal barrier into the opposite lane in the process.
About 15 minutes later, the 31-year-old local motorcyclist riding a yellow Honda RS struck the protruding railing.
The impact caused serious injuries to his head and left leg. He died at the scene, and his body was later sent to Johor Bahru General Hospital.
The victim’s motorcycle storage box was flung into the opposite lane from the impact. It was then hit by two other motorcycles—one purple, one grey. Fortunately, both riders escaped injury.
Chaos erupts at the scene
A video posted by SG Road Vigilante about the crash quickly went viral online. The clip shows an angry group of motorcyclists, believed to be daily cross-border riders, surrounding the red Maserati.
Several were seen smashing the car’s windshield with helmets, prompting police to intervene.
Police confirmed that the stretch of road is a no-U-turn zone. The driver, a Singaporean national, was arrested at the scene but has since been temporarily released.
Police investigating
Authorities are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (reckless or dangerous driving causing death) and Section 324 of the Penal Code (causing hurt with weapons), in relation to the assault on the driver.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the accident is urged to contact 07-5101322 to assist in the investigation.
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