Tragedy at Jalan Bukit Tengah: 21-Year-Old’s Last Moments
A Final Call to Mother
PETALING JAYA: In her final moments, 21-year-old Lee Zi Rou managed to call her mother, crying out, "Mummy, I’m so in pain!" before succumbing to injuries after a cargo container crushed her vehicle at Jalan Bukit Tengah, Penang.
According to The Star, Lee’s mother, Lim, 42, said: "The call came at 9.24am. I became afraid even before I answered the call, as I sensed something was wrong."
Panic Sets In
"I asked her where she was, but there was no reply," she was quoted as saying.
Panicked, Lim asked her other daughter to drive her along Lee’s usual commute route to work, desperately calling Lee’s phone until a man eventually answered.
He informed her of the accident, saying Lee had been crushed under a cargo container.
Helplessness at the Accident Scene
She arrived at the accident scene minutes later but was helpless.
"The cargo container was too heavy. Nobody could help," she said, breaking down as she recalled seeing her daughter’s car trapped beneath the massive weight.
"She called me at 9.24am, and by 9.32am, when I reached there, she was dead."
Funeral and Investigation
Lee’s funeral is scheduled for Sunday at 10am, followed by a cremation at Berapit Crematorium.
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At a magistrate’s court yesterday, the 51-year-old trailer driver involved in the incident was remanded for four days to aid in investigations. He faces charges under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving causing death, with potential penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment, fines up to RM50,000, and a driving ban from 10 to 20 years.
Investigation Updates
According to Seberang Perai Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Helmi Aris, preliminary tests showed no signs of substance abuse or alcohol.
The Accident
The accident, which took place at the Jalan Bukit Tengah junction on Wednesday, claimed the life of Lee, and left 25-year-old Tan Chou Theng seriously injured after a container fell from a trailer, crushing two cars in a five-vehicle collision.
Conclusion
The tragic loss of a young life at Jalan Bukit Tengah serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of road safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened on the day of the accident?
A: A cargo container fell from a trailer and crushed two cars at the Jalan Bukit Tengah junction, resulting in the death of 21-year-old Lee Zi Rou and serious injury to another individual.
Q: How did Lee’s mother respond to the situation?
A: Lee’s mother received a call from her daughter at 9.24am, before rushing to the accident scene and being informed of her daughter’s death.
Q: What charges is the trailer driver facing?
A: The 51-year-old trailer driver involved in the incident faces charges under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving causing death.