Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two Secondary School Students in Seremban
Fatal Collision on Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1
A devastating accident occurred on Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1 near the Matahari Height traffic light intersection heading towards Paroi, Seremban, last night. Two secondary school students, aged 15 and 16, died after the motorcycle they were riding was hit by a car.
Details of the Incident
According to Seremban district police chief ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din, the accident occurred at around 8:30 pm. The motorcyclist and pillion rider were confirmed dead at the scene due to severe head injuries.
Investigation Reveals Driver’s Error
Initial investigations found that the accident occurred when a Honda Jazz driven by an 18-year-old teenager with a 17-year-old male passenger was traveling from Senawang towards Paroi. Upon arriving at the scene of the incident, the driver of the car failed to stop at a red traffic light and hit a Modenas Kriss motorcycle ridden by the two victims and a Honda Vario motorcycle coming from the left.
Injuries and Treatment
As a result of the collision, both victims were confirmed dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the car, as well as the rider and pillion passenger of the other motorcycle involved, suffered serious injuries and were taken to the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital for further treatment.
Investigation Ongoing
The bodies of both victims were taken to the Forensic Department of the Rembau Hospital for a post-mortem, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. ACP Mohamad Hatta Che Din has urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Insp G. Sankar at 014-6000353 or visit the nearest police station to assist in the investigation.
Conclusion
This tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and respect the rules of the road. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and those affected by this senseless tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in the accident?
The accident occurred when a Honda Jazz driven by an 18-year-old teenager with a 17-year-old male passenger hit a Modenas Kriss motorcycle ridden by two secondary school students and a Honda Vario motorcycle coming from the left. - How many people were injured in the accident?
Two secondary school students died, and four others were seriously injured. - What is the current status of the investigation?
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and anyone with information is urged to contact Insp G. Sankar at 014-6000353 or visit the nearest police station.