AMPANG JAYA: A 62-year-old cyclist died after falling off his bicycle after descending a hilly area in Jalan Ukay Perdana here yesterday (Oct 14).
Ampang Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail said the victim was believed to have been cycling alone in the 2pm incident.
"Initial investigations revealed the accident occurred as the local man was travelling from Ukay Perdana towards Kampung Pasir and lost control of his bicycle while descending a slightly hilly road. This resulted in him falling from the bicycle.
"The victim, who was riding alone, suffered head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical officers from the Ampang Hospital," Azam said in a statement.
The case is investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
"Any witnesses to the incident are urged to come forward with information. They may contact Ampang Jaya Traffic Investigating Officer Inspector Nur Nadzirah Abdul Rahim at 012-4401093," he said.
