THE 16-year-old who was involved in an accident which killed a motorcyclist and his pillion rider on the Penang Bridge early yesterday was released on police bail today, Seberang Perai Tengah police chief Cheng San said.

“The police are currently completing the investigation papers.

“We have also issued a summons against the teenager’s mother for allowing her son to drive without a licence,” he said when contacted.

In the 2.30am crash involving three vehicles – a motorcycle, a car and a lorry – the male motorcyclist and female pillion rider, both in their 20s, died on the spot.

The teenager sustained minor injuries, while the male lorry driver escaped unhurt.

Preliminary investigations revealed the Lexus, which was heading to Perai, was believed to have hit the back of the lorry, causing it to lose control and hit the motorcycle. – Bernama, November 12, 2023.