School Bus Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash Involving Teen Biker
By Loshinniy Nair S. Baskaran,
15th October: A school bus driver in Tawau was arrested following a tragic accident that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old motorcyclist. The collision occurred along JalanApas when the teenager, riding his motorcycle, was involved in a crash with the school bus. The incident took place around 10:30 AM, while the teen was traveling towards the town.
Authorities confirmed that no students were on the bus at the time of the crash. The bus driver, a 66-year-old man, has been detained for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. The police are currently looking into the cause of the accident and are treating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which deals with causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
The crash has sparked concerns about road safety, especially among vulnerable road users like motorcyclists. Investigators are focusing on determining the circumstances that led to the accident and whether the bus driver or the motorcyclist may have breached any traffic rules.
Local authorities have urged the public to adhere strictly to traffic laws and maintain caution while on the roads, particularly on busy routes like Jalan Apas. The investigation is still underway, and more details will be released as they emerge.
The incident has left the victim’s family and community in grief as they await justice for the young life lost in the tragic accident, as stated in The Star.
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