Schoolboy killed in horrific car crash.

Driver held in police custody

Bandar Seri Begawan - Residents of Kampong Rimba were shocked yesterday when a road accident at noon claimed the life of a schoolboy, just shy of his 12th birthday.

The victim was identified as Yunus Hj Abd Rahman.

As he was trying to cross the road on his bicycle, a car reportedly slammed into him, sending him hurtling around 40 feet before landing by the roadside just after the Rimba Secondary School. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Official reports stated that the 21-year-old driver is now under Police custody for further investigation.

Eyewitness Haji Sabtu Hj Tamam, who was driving on the other lane, told the Borneo Bulletin that the driver apparently lost control of the car, swerved to the side and crashed into the boy that sent him hurtling in front of his eyes. The car then spun behind Haji Sabtu and ended up in the drainage.

Residents in the area recognised the schoolboy as he used to cycle to and from school everyday.

One of them said, "I always see the boy cycle along this road. He usually cycles when the traffic is less, which is around 1pm."

Another man told the Bulletin that regardless of rain or shine, the boy would be seen on his bicycle using the same route during school days.

Haji Sabtu also recalled seeing the boy once at the roadside fixing his bicycle's chain using a small adjustable spanner.

The Royal Brunei Police Force advised motorists to be vigilant and patient on the roads during rush hours and, advised-parents to keep an eye on their children at all times. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin.

Al-Fatihah to the boy who passed away in the accident.