Why were the two motorcycles stopping for shelter on the SPE?

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The crash happened at KM15.8 on the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Expressway, after an SUV lost control in heavy rain and hit two motorcycles that had stopped for shelter
The two motorcycles were reported to have stopped for shelter when they were struck by a Proton X50 SUV during heavy rain at about 4.40 pm on the SPE near KM15.8. One rider, a 31-year-old man, was flung about 30 metres below the bridge and pronounced dead at the scene. Another rider and his pillion rider, both aged 18, sustained facial injuries and were receiving treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
The location and timing of the incident were identified as KM15.8 and 4.40 pm
The incident occurred at KM15.8 of the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Expressway (SPE) in Kuala Lumpur. The traffic investigation chief, ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, said it happened at about 4.40 pm.
The SUV crash was linked to heavy rain and loss of control
ACP Mohd Zamzuri said the woman driving the Proton X50 SUV was believed to have lost control during heavy rain. He said the vehicle skidded and crashed into two motorcycles that had stopped for shelter.
The motorcycles’ shelter stop was stated, but the specific reason for that spot was not explained
The information provided says the motorcycles had stopped for shelter, and it ties this to the heavy rain conditions at the time of the crash. However, it does not spell out why the riders chose that particular location on the SPE for shelter.
Investigations are underway under the Road Transport Act
ACP Mohd Zamzuri said an alcohol screening test on the 21-year-old woman returned a negative result, but she was detained to assist investigations. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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