A tragic accident occurred on Highway 27, in Ea Bhốk commune, Cư Kuin district, Đắk Lắk province on September 24th, resulting in the death of a 10th-grade student at the scene. The incident once again raises serious concerns about road safety, especially for students participating in traffic.
Accident scene where a high school student died after being hit by a truck.
Tragic Accident Claims Student’s Life
At approximately 3:25 PM on September 24th, V.M.Tr (born 2007, a 10th-grade student at Y Jút High School, Cư Êwi commune, Cư Kuin district) and another male student were walking across Highway 27 at Km 16+570. As they reached the middle of the road, they encountered a car traveling towards Buôn Ma Thuột City – Cư Kuin. Tr stepped back to avoid the car and was unexpectedly struck directly by a truck with license plate 51D-432.81, driven by Đinh Quang Huy (born 1999, from Đắk Glei district, Kon Tum province). The strong impact caused Tr’s immediate death.
Accident Scene and Initial Cause
At the scene, the truck sustained damage to its front end, and the victim’s body lay nearby. The tragic accident caused traffic congestion in the area. According to initial information, the cause of the accident may be that Tr unexpectedly stepped back while crossing the road, just as the truck was passing. Authorities are continuing to investigate and clarify the cause of the incident.
Close up of the accident scene showing the damaged truck and surrounding area.
Painful Lessons About Road Safety
The truck accident killing a 10th-grade student is a wake-up call for all of us regarding compliance with road safety laws. Crossing the road requires careful observation, adherence to traffic signals, and avoiding sudden changes in direction. For drivers, it is necessary to control speed, maintain a safe distance, and pay particular attention when passing through densely populated areas and schools. This heartbreaking event leaves a tremendous loss for the victim’s family and serves as a lesson for the community about safe traffic participation.
