KOTA TINGGI: Johor sailing athlete Nur Hazurah Md Hazahar, 21, was killed when her motorcycle crashed into a vehicle making a U-turn in Jalan Dato Onn, Bandar Penawar, yesterday (Jan 1).
Nur Hazurah, who represented Johor in sailing at the Malaysia Games in 2022 and 2024, suffered fatal head injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was not injured.
Nur Hazurah's remains were taken to Kota Tinggi Hospital for a post-mortem.
District police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said in the 4.50pm incident, Nur Hazurah was riding a Yamaha Y15ZR when she crashed into the rear of a Perodua Kenari driven by a 51-year-old man.
"The car changed from the left lane to the right lane to make a U-turn.
"The motorcycle was coming from behind and could not avoid the car in time. It hit the car's right side. The impact caused serious head injuries," he said yesterday.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.