A ride cut short: Homeward-bound varsity student dies on highway after RXZ 8.0 gathering in Gong Badak
A 22-year-old university student died in a motorcycle accident on the East Coast Expressway 2 in Malaysia. The victim lost control of his motorcycle while returning home from a motorcycle gathering.
Why it matters
This tragic event underscores the ongoing risks associated with highway travel and motorcycle safety in the region.
DUNGUN, Aug 1 — A private university student was killed when the motorcycle he was riding skidded at Kilometre 354 of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2), near here, today.
Dungun police chief Supt Nik Ab Halim Nik Mat said 22-year-old Muhammad Bakhtiar Mazlan, from Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, was confirmed dead at the scene due to severe head injuries.
He said police received a call from members of the public regarding the incident involving a Honda Vario motorcycle at about 3pm.
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