Woman sending son to school killed as Hilux hits motorcycle in Kota Marudu; teen dies in separate Tawau collision

KOTA MARUDU, Oct 17 — Liza Jius, a 34-year-old mother, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident at the Kampung Marak Parak junction while on her way to send her seven-year-old son to school. The 34-year-old woman sustained severe head injuries and died at the scene. Her son, who was riding pillion, suffered minor injuries.

The accident occurred around 6.19am and was caused when the Toyota Hilux driven by a 40-year-old man overtook the motorcycle in front of him. The Hilux turned right into the school junction, leading to the collision. The investigation is ongoing under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

In TAWAU, a 19-year-old motorcyclist named Mohd Adrian lost his life in another collision. The incident took place at Batu 3, Jalan Apas, around 12.30pm yesterday. The Perodua Axia collided with the vehicle, resulting in the death of the 31-year-old female driver and the 40-year-old female front passenger. Both female passengers sustained minor injuries.

The front passenger was trapped in the vehicle and required the assistance of firefighters using hydraulic cutting equipment to be rescued. She was then handed over to the Health Ministry personnel for further treatment.