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

A woman on her way to send her son to school was killed when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in an accident at the Kampung Marak Parak junction, here, early yesterday. — Daily Express pic

First Published: Saturday, 17 Oct 2026 1:16 PM MYT

KOTA MARUDU, Oct 17 — A woman on her way to send her son to school was killed when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in an accident at the Kampung Marak Parak junction, here, early yesterday.

Liza Jius, 34, died at the scene from severe head injuries, while her seven-year-old son, who was riding pillion and attends Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Marak Parak, sustained minor injuries.

District Police Chief Supt Simiun Lomudin said the accident occurred at about 6.19am and involved the Modenas Kriss and a Toyota Hilux driven by a 40-year-old man.

“The Hilux driver was believed to have been overtaking the motorcycle in front of him when it turned right to enter the school junction, resulting in a collision,” he said.

Investigations were ongoing under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

In TAWAU, a 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision involving a Perodua Axia at Batu 3, Jalan Apas, at about 12.30pm yesterday.

District Fire and Rescue Station Chief Deputy Superintendent of Fire and Rescue II Jemishin Ujin said Mohd Adrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The car’s 31-year-old female driver and 40-year-old female front passenger sustained minor injuries in the accident,” he told Daily Express.

Jemishin said the front passenger was trapped in the vehicle before firefighters rescued her using hydraulic cutting equipment and handed her over to Health Ministry personnel for further treatment. — Daily Express