A female cyclist suffered serious injuries after her bicycle collided with a tanker lorry before she was run over at KM4.5, Jalan Seremban-Port Dickson yesterday (26/7).
The 34-year-old woman was cycling from Port Dickson towards Lukut when the incident happened around noon.
Bicycle hit by tanker lorry before cyclist fell
Port Dickson district police chief Superintendent Maslan Udin said the victim was believed to have moved from the left shoulder of the road into the middle lane.
The tanker lorry driver, a 55-year-old man, was unable to avoid her and struck the right side of the bicycle, causing the cyclist to fall.
The victim then fell onto the path of the heavy vehicle, before the lorry’s tyres ran over her left leg.
Victim receiving treatment
The woman suffered serious injuries to her left leg and is currently receiving treatment at Port Dickson Hospital.
Police are investigating the case under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving. Investigations are ongoing, and police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.
Those with information can contact traffic investigating officer Sergeant Muhammad Faizal Md Yusof at 014-915 1936 or the nearest police station.
Public raises safety concerns over cycling on busy roads
Following the incident, some members of the public voiced concerns over cyclists riding on busy roads shared with heavy vehicles.
“That’s exactly why people don’t want cycling groups riding on major roads. Once something like this happens, regret won’t help anymore. It’s not worth risking losing a leg. A big lorry especially a tanker, may not even be able to see a cyclist clearly.
Some questioned whether cycling on major roads with frequent lorries and tankers was worth the risk, saying accidents involving large vehicles could have devastating consequences due to their size and blind spots.
“Go to a place that is more suitable for cycling… there have already been many examples of the risks of cycling on roads filled with vehicles, but people still choose to cycle there. Allahu Akbar… May Allah ease the victim’s situation and make things easier for them.”
Others urged cyclists to consider safer routes or dedicated cycling areas where possible, especially when sharing roads with heavy vehicles.
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