Motorcyclist and pillion arrested after colliding with marathon runners in Kuala Lumpur
Motorcyclist and pillion arrested after colliding with marathon runners in Kuala Lumpur
A 21-year-old motorcyclist and his pillion passenger have been taken into custody following a collision with two participants of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026. The incident occurred when the rider allegedly bypassed a road closure and traveled against the flow of traffic during the early morning hours.
The accident took place on Jalan Munshi Abdullah at approximately 6:15 am, directly impacting two runners participating in the marathon event. According to the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), the motorcyclist entered a restricted section of the road, leading to the crash that disrupted the race proceedings.
Following the collision, the rider underwent testing and reportedly yielded a positive result for alcohol consumption. JSPT chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa confirmed the arrests, and investigations are currently ongoing to determine the full extent of the legal charges and the condition of the injured runners.
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