
Tragic Accident Claims Life of Elderly Man in Johor
85-Year-Old Man Dies in Johor Motorcycle Accident A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of an 85-year-old man in Johor, Malaysia, yesterday evening. The incident occurred around 5 PM on Jalan Muar–Tangkak at Kilometer 7.6. According to Johor police, the elderly man was crossing the road when his motorcycle collided with another motorcycle driven by a 32-year-old man. Both riders were injured and taken to Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital in Muar. Sadly, the 85-year-old man passed away at 12:20 AM. "The investigation is ongoing under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," stated Chief Superintendent Roslan Mohamad Talib, the Tangkak Police Chief. This accident underscores the importance of road safety and highlights the vulnerability of elderly pedestrians and motorcyclists.