Way before we received our driver’s license, we’ve always been told to always put on our helmets as it can help to reduce the chances of getting severely injured or killed in a road accident.
Unfortunately for one girl in Kedah, she did not survive to tell the tale after she lost her life in a road accident yesterday (May 7).
13yo M’sian girl dies in road accident
According to Berita Harian, the tragedy occurred at Yan at around 9.15pm and involved three victims, Mohd Khatib Sharbini Tajuddin, 41, Nur Aina Ellysya Abdul Hadi, 13, and her sister Nur Aina Syafiqa Abdul Hadi, 11.
Yan district police chief Deputy Superintendent Shahnaz Akhtar Haji told the Malay daily that Mohd Khatib was heading towards Kampung Bahagia on his Honda EX5 whereas the two sisters were heading towards Sungai Limau Dalam on their Yamaha Y15ZR.
When the sisters reached the site of the accident, they suddenly lost control of the motorbike and skidded into the opposite lane before crashing into Mohd Khatib.
As a result of the crash, both Mohd Khatib and Nur Aina Ellysya were killed on the spot, while Nur Aina Syafiqa suffered severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital.
Was helmetless at the time of accident
China Press further reported that police investigation found all three victims did not wear helmets prior to the accident.
Police also discovered that Mohd Khatib had an expired road tax whereas Nur Aina Ellysya did not possess a driver’s license.
The case is currently being probed under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and the bodies of both victims were sent to the Forensic Unit of the Yan Hospital for an autopsy.
RIP to the victims and remember to wear your helmet when you’re out on the road!
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