Two teenagers killed in Senai-Desaru highway motorcycle crash

The accident is believed to have occurred around 11.25pm while the boys were travelling towards Ulu Tiram.

19 Oct 2025 03:18pm
Two 15-year-old boys were killed last night after the motorcycle they were riding skidded and crashed into a road divider at KM37.9 of the Senai-Desaru Highway. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva
Two 15-year-old boys were killed last night after the motorcycle they were riding skidded and crashed into a road divider at KM37.9 of the Senai-Desaru Highway. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

JOHOR BAHRU - Two 15-year-old boys were killed last night after the motorcycle they were riding skidded and crashed into a road divider at KM37.9 of the Senai-Desaru Highway.

Seri Alam police chief, ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the accident is believed to have occurred around 11.25pm while the boys were travelling towards Ulu Tiram.

"Preliminary investigations found that the rider of the Yamaha 135LC motorcycle lost control before veering onto the right-hand shoulder and colliding with the road divider.

"Both victims were thrown from the motorcycle. They sustained severe injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene,” he said in a statement today.

Two 15-year-old boys were killed last night after the motorcycle they were riding skidded and crashed into a road divider at KM37.9 of the Senai-Desaru Highway.
Two 15-year-old boys were killed last night after the motorcycle they were riding skidded and crashed into a road divider at KM37.9 of the Senai-Desaru Highway.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.

Sohaimi advised the public to always be cautious, obey traffic laws, and practise considerate driving. He urged anyone who witnessed the accident to come forward by contacting the Seri Alam police headquarters at 07-386 4222. - BERNAMA

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