High-speed biker died after crashing into a lorry in UAQ

An Emirati biker from Ras Al Khaimah was killed when he crashed into a lorry on the E11 on Saturday night.

An Emirati motorcycle rider was killed when he crashed into a lorry on Sheikh Zayed Road on Saturday. Courtesy UAQ Police
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UMM AL QUWAIN // An Emirati biker from Ras Al Khaimah was killed when he crashed into a lorry on the E11 on Saturday night.

The man was riding in the right-hand, south-bound lane when he hit the lorry and became trapped under it, UAQ Police said.

“The operations room received a call about the accident at 8pm. Ambulances, rescue vehicles and patrols rushed to the scene,” police said.

“The driver, who was able to get off the motorbike, died at the scene due to his severe injuries. He was driving at high speed and not leaving enough space.”

The man’s body was taken to a hospital to prepare it for handing over to his family.

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