18-Year-Old Lion Dance Performer Killed In A Lorry Accident On Her Birthday
The teen was off-loading equipment for a lion dance performance when a lorry crashed into her and two others.
By John Lim — 10 Feb 2017, 12:05 PM
A young lion dance troupe member died in an accident when she was in the midst of preparing for a performance
According to Sin Chew Daily, a lorry that went out of control crashed into another lorry that was carrying a 14-member lion dance troupe.
18-year-old Choo Heng Poh and two other members were said to be off-loading equipment for a performance when the lorry rammed into them.
The accident happened on 8 February in Sungai Buloh, near a shopping mall where the troupe was scheduled to perform.
All three were quickly rushed to the hospital but Choo died of her injuries an hour after admission
The other two male victims, ages 17 and 19, survived the accident and are currently being treated in a hospital.
Choo, who lost her father two years ago, leaves behind her mother and an older sister. She was scheduled to celebrate her 18th birthday later that night after the performance.
It has been reported that the driver who caused the accident tried to flee the scene but was caught by a few members of the troupe
The lorry driver and attendant, who have yet to be identified, kneeling before Choo’s family at the hospital as they beg for forgiveness.
Image via Sin Chew DailySin Chew Daily also reported that the driver was speeding when it crashed into the lorry.
The 70-year-old driver and his attendant were at the hospital and went on their knees to beg for forgiveness from the troupe and Choo's family.
