KLUANG: A 20-year-old student from the National Youth Skills Institute (IKTBN) in Pagoh was killed last night in a motorcycle accident at KM58 on the PLUS Highway (northbound) near here.
District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said the motorcyclists involved in the 7pm crash was identified as Adam Zulkiflee, 20, and Irfan Danish Faizel Amrey, 19, also a student of IKTBN Pagoh.
Preliminary investigations revealed that both Adam and Irfan were travelling from Johor Bahru in the emergency lane when Adam braked suddenly to avoid a car that switched lanes abruptly after exiting the Simpang Renggam toll booth.
"Irfan, who was following closely behind Adam, was unable to stop in time and collided with the rear tire of Adam's motorcycle," explained Bahrin.
"The impact sent Adam into the road barrier, causing fatal head and bodily injuries."
Irfan escaped the accident unharmed.
Police are appealing to motorists with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward and assist with investigations.