A tragic accident claimed the life of 21-year-old Ang Wei Zhe, a second-year public relations student at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and a member of the Chinese Orchestra.
Ang Wei Zhe was riding his motorcycle with his girlfriend, Ng Jin Jin, 22, also a UTAR student, when they were struck by a car driven by a suspected drunk driver traveling against traffic.
The accident happened at 3:50 am as the couple was returning from their supper.
Ang Wei Zhe succumbed to his injuries shortly after being taken to the hospital, while his girlfriend sustained serious injuries.
His body was transported to his family home in Jitra, Kedah, at 5 pm yesterday (18 July).
The victim’s mother, Teoh Geok Phee shared to China Press that the family received a call at 4:30 am, informing them of the accident and the severe condition of her son, who needed intubation.
She recounted that despite suffering fractures in his legs and pelvis, Ang was conscious upon arrival at the hospital and could communicate with the doctors, expressing intense pain in his lower body before tragically passing away at approximately 5:32 am.
Police: Suspect found to have strong smell of alcohol
Kampar District police chief superintendent Mohamad Nazri Daud told Guang Ming Daily that the accident involved a Proton Wira and a motorcycle.
The motorcycle, carrying the two UTAR students, was hit violently by the car, resulting in multiple fractures for Ang Wei Zhe, who later died from his injuries.
Ng Jin Jin sustained serious injuries and was taken to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Ipoh before being transferred to Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor.
The car’s driver, 26-year-old security guard Matan Lai (transliteration), did not suffer any injuries.
Nazri mentioned that the car, driven by the suspect, crossed the median strip and collided forcefully with the motorcycle carrying the students.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the car entered the opposite lane, colliding with the motorcycle which was traveling legally.
“The scene of the accident, a five-lane dual carriageway, had good weather, adequate night lighting, a dry road surface, and light traffic at the time of the incident,” he reportedly said.
Police found substantial bloodstains on the vehicle debris at the site, indicating the severity of the crash.
Following the accident, the suspect was also found to have a strong smell of alcohol during a police breathalyzer test.
He was subsequently arrested and taken to Kampar Hospital for a blood test for further investigation. The police will investigate the case under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
A cheerful & enthusiastic person
Speaking to WeirdKaya, a friend of Wei Zhe, who declined to be named, described him as a cheerful and enthusiastic person who was always the center of attention and well-liked wherever he went.
“He had a passion for Chinese Orchestra activities and was very dedicated, often seeking donations from local officials. Wei Zhe was eagerly preparing for a Chinese Orchestra performance scheduled for July 28, where he was a member of the HR team and a performer.”
“He had been practicing diligently, even learning an instrument he was not familiar with. Sadly, this accident has prevented him from participating in the event he had prepared for so long,” she told WeirdKaya.
