Teenager killed, 3 injured in motorcycle crash in Terengganu

In a tragic motorcycle accident in Terengganu, a 16-year-old student named Ahmad Areesy Zafreen Ahmad Azhar lost his life, while three others sustained injuries. The incident occurred on Jalan Sungai Buaya in Kampung Batin, Seberang Takir at 5.10pm. The victim was the Form Four student, who was riding a Modenas Kriss motorcycle. His 12-year-old sister, who has a disability, a 57-year-old woman, and an 18-year-old youth were also involved in the crash.

Initial investigations suggest that the victim's motorcycle overtook another vehicle before colliding with a Honda EX5 traveling in the opposite direction. The collision then led to the Honda EX5 being hit by a Honda NSC ridden by the woman, who was also traveling in the same direction. The police chief of Kuala Terengganu district, Assistant Commissioner Azli Mohd Noor, stated that the accident occurred as the victim's motorcycle was overtaking another vehicle and subsequently collided with the Honda EX5, followed by the Honda NSC.

The 12-year-old sister, who was a pillion rider, is receiving treatment at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital due to her injuries. The 18-year-old youth and the woman were also injured and are under treatment at the same hospital. The victim's body was sent to the HSNZ Forensic Unit for a post-mortem examination. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.