What is he doing cycling in Kuala Lumpur??
German tourist dies in road crash
My condolences to his family. Surely a very great loss.
But who was the one who advised him on cycling in Kuala Lumpur. I wouldn't even thought of motor-cycling in Kuala Lumpur these days!
Da*n motorist in Kuala Lumpur.
Improve public transportation!
The Star Online > Nation
Thursday May 26, 2005
German tourist dies in road crash
KUALA LUMPUR: A German tourist due to return home after a month’s stay in Malaysia was knocked down by a car and killed while cycling along Jalan Tun Razak near the United States embassy here.
Fielo Klaus Wolfsgang Martin, 67, of Berlin, died on the spot from serious head injuries. He was pinned under a Mercedes Benz car driven by a woman.
A police spokesman said Martin was trying to cross the road on his bicycle after coming out from the German embassy in Jalan U Thant when he was knocked down.
He said a four-wheel drive vehicle crashed into the back of the Mercedes Benz and the impact caused the car to move forward, pinning Martin under it.
The two drivers were unhurt.
The spokesman said Martin, who had been in Malaysia since April 20, was said to be making arrangements to return home.
He said police had contacted the embassy to inform Martin’s next-of-kin. – Bernama
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posted by mamat at 1:53 PM
3 Comments:
It doesn't show that he's stupid. It shows that we have awful drivers and that our city is not bike-friendly (and ultimately health-conscious and environmentally friendly).
Even Beijing city, with all the traffic and crazy bus/car drivers have more consideration for bicyclists - they have a bicycle lane and no matter what, cyclists ALWAYS come first.
i ride everywhere in the Klang Valley. Malaysian drivers are just a bunch of monkeys.
the only place where it is illegal to cycle is on the highway.
Scarfer / theroadie.
Thanks for dropping bye and the valuable feedback.
Dear Scarfer
The post has never meant to imply that the late biker was not a bright person, but more of my criticsm of bad Malaysian motorist.
Dear Roadie.
My prayers and wishes that you will always be in Allah's care and let no bad things ever happen to you on your cycling, forever! InsyAllah. Take care dude!
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