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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into tree in Kopungit
Published on: Friday, December 26, 2025
Published on: Fri, Dec 26, 2025
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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into tree in Kopungit
KOTA KINABALU: A male motorcyclist was killed after his Yamaha Y15 skidded off the road and crashed into a tree at the Kopungit roundabout on Friday evening.

The incident occurred at about 5.41 pm, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by health workers.

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The Fire and Rescue Department said the motorcycle was believed to have lost control, with no other vehicles involved. 

The victim was thrown into a drain following the impact.

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The body was handed over to police for further investigation.

The incident was the second fatal motorcycle accident reported on the same day.
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