MUAR: Two Bangladeshi cyclists were killed and a fellow country man seriously injured after a hit-and-run in Parit Salam, Parit Yusof, here last night.
The 8.45pm crash occurred when the three Bangladeshi men, all aged 21, were cycling against traffic from Parit Yusof towards Bukit Mor before an unidentified vehicle heading in the opposite direction crashed into them.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz said initial investigations revealed the vehicle hit the trio, flinging them onto the left shoulder of the road.
One cyclist died on the spot, while another succumbed to his injuries while he sought treatment at the Muar hospital’s red zone.
The third victim suffered fractures to his right wrist and shoulder and is treated in the hospital’s yellow zone.
As per press time, the driver is yet to lodge a report.
“Investigations are underway to identify the driver, and vehicle involved to facilitate investigations for reckless driving causing deaths,” he said in a statement today.
If convicted, the offender faces up to 10 years’ jail and a RM50,000 fine.
Raiz urged witnesses to come forward and assist the investigation.
Those who witnessed the accident are urged to contact investigating officer Inspector Khairun Izham Noor Yusry at 013-9121508.
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