Kuala lumpur: A married couple tragically lost their lives in a crash on Jalan Ampang near Menara Great Eastern, when their motorcycle was hit from behind by a car early yesterday morning. The driver of the car is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa reported that the incident occurred at 5:34 am. The victims, a 61-year-old man and his 56-year-old wife, succumbed to severe head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.

Initial investigations revealed that the driver, a 24-year-old local man, lost control of his Toyota Vios before it crashed into the rear of the victims' Honda Wave Alpha motorcycle. Blood and urine samples from the driver have been taken for toxicology tests at the Chemistry Department due to suspicions of alcohol influence.

The driver is currently receiving treatment for head injuries in the Red Zone of Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL). His friend, a 23-year-old passenger, was also injured and is being treated in the Red Zone of HKL. Another passenger, who was seated in the rear, sustained minor injuries and has had his statement recorded by the police.

The bodies of the deceased couple were claimed by their family yesterday. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.

Authorities are appealing to the public or any witnesses with information regarding the incident to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999 or reach out to any nearby police station.