SIA pilot dies in motorcycle accident
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) pilot has died after a motorbike accident in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.
Photos circulating on Facebook show a red-and-white motorbike with a Singapore-registered number plate on a road shoulder.
Netizen Ha Nyut, who shared the post, said the accident happened in Kuala Lumpur and that the rider died on the spot.
The Straits Times understands that the victim in the accident is Mr Eugene Wang, a 46-year-old pilot with SIA.
A post on Mr Wang's Facebook page, uploaded by his wife in the wee hours yesterday, said: "In loving memory of my loving husband Eugene Bernard Wang. 10th August 1972 to 22nd August 2018."
In response to queries from ST, SIA said that one of its pilots has died.
A spokesman said: "SIA deeply regrets to confirm that one of our pilots passed away on Aug 22. Our immediate priority is to provide the necessary assistance to the family of the pilot.
"For privacy purposes, we are unable to share any further details. Our condolences go out to the family of the pilot at this time." - THE STRAITS TIMES
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