Klang: A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a car driven by a man believed to be under the influence of alcohol and driving against traffic at Persiaran Kota, Klang. Klang Selatan district police chief ACP Lim Jit Huey reported that the incident occurred at about 12.30 am, causing the victim, a man in his 20s, to be thrown off his motorcycle and suffer serious body and right leg injuries.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, in his 30s, was driving a Perodua Bezza recklessly and against the traffic in the Port Klang-Shah Alam direction for about 3.5 kilometers before colliding with the motorcyclist. Preliminary screening tests indicated that the driver tested positive for alcohol. The suspect was immediately detained for further action, and a remand order was obtained from Klang Magistrate Azilah Mat until May 15 to assist in the investigations.

The case is being investigated under Section 44(1A) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which addresses driving under the influence of intoxicating drinks or drugs causing injury. If convicted, the offence carries a prison sentence of between seven and 10 years and a fine ranging from RM30,000 to RM50,000, in addition to the suspension of the driving licence.

The motorcyclist is receiving critical treatment in the Red Zone at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital in Klang, while the suspect sustained only minor injuries. ACP Lim urged anyone with information on the incident to contact investigating officer Insp Mohd Khairulnizam Abdul Talib or any nearby police station.