KB Records First Road Death In 2004
By Liza Mohd

Kuala Belait - The Belait District police recorded the first road death for this year in the district.

The Seria police reported that an accident which occurred at the roundabout near Sekolah Rendah Muhammad Alam last Sunday cost the life of a passenger.

The victim, identified as Seliman Anak Senggen, 51, was reported to have succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the Suri Seri Begawan Hospital in Kuala Belait.

According to the police, the victim who was the front passenger of a car driven by his wife was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. His wife was also reported to have sustained serious injuries after being thrown in the collision. She is under intensive care.

In the incident which occurred at about 1.30 pm, the vehicle carrying the deceased was heading to Jalan Raja Isteri in Seria town from Jalan Selatan Satu.

At the roundabout a pick up vehicle, carrying two passengers from Jalan Lorong Tiga Barat heading towards Lorong Tiga Seria wet market area failed to stop to give way to the deceased’s vehicle, who had the right of way.

Three passengers from the pick up vehicle including the driver were reported to have sustained minor injuries. All the victims were rushed to the hospital with the assistance of police and fire fighters. The vehicle was thrown into a nearby ditch nearby as a result of the collision.

Following the incident, the police reminded drivers and road users to understand the rules and regulations at roundabouts, and to give way to other vehicles from the right.

The police added that other road regulations and rules should also be followed to prevent further car mishaps particularly during the Chinese New Year, which is just round the corner. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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