A 22-year-old Singaporean man tragically passed away in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on the morning of 26 June. The news of his death was shared by the Malaysian motorcycle towing company Sin Mah Bike Towing on Facebook.
The young man was on his way back to Singapore when the incident took place. Malaysian authorities alerted Sin Mah Bike Towing after they requested the towing of his bike.
The company took to Facebook to express their condolences and to seek assistance in contacting the deceased’s family.
According to the information provided by Sin Mah Bike Towing, the deceased was travelling on his motorcycle on a flyover along the Eastern Dispersal Link expressway, heading towards the Johor Bahru checkpoint.
Tragically, he lost control of his bike and was thrown off the flyover before apparently landing on the road below, leaving behind a trail of blood at the scene. The accident occurred around 2 am.
The man’s lifeless body landed by the side of the road, near one of the entrances at Pasir Pelangi Palace, which serves as the royal palace of the Johor royal family.
Graphic photographs shared by Sin Mah Bike Towing depicted the scene, showing the deceased lying in a pool of blood with his footwear missing.
According to the spokesperson from Sin Mah Bike Towing, the deceased was a 22-year-old individual who had obtained his motorbike license merely three months ago.
The young man was accompanied by three friends when the Malaysian authorities arrived at the scene. Tributes have poured in from those who knew him, including his elder brother, who shared his grief and loss.
As news of this devastating incident spreads, it has reached the attention of various concerned parties.
The Malaysian police have begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, as reported by China Press.