Teenager killed, friend seriously injured

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RANAU: A teenager was killed while his friend suffered serious injuries after the car they were travelling in plunged into a ditch at Kampung Napong Dua, off Ranau-Timbua road early yesterday morning.

Sylvester Jhon died on the spot while his friend Jaldin Keramin, 19, was seriously injured in the 6.30am incident.

Prior to the incident they were on their way to town to sell their rubber produce.

However, Sylvester was said to have lost control of the car due to being sleepy, causing it to skid and plunge into the ditch.

As the result Sylvester was thrown out from the car and was pinned under its tyres.

It was learnt that both were close friends and hailed from Kampung Togop.

District police chief DSP Abdul Rahman Kassim when contacted yesterday, confirmed the incident.

“The victim (Sylvester) died due to severe head injuries. His friend suffered serious injuries and was sent to Ranau Hospital for treatment,” he said.