Teen dies in crash on first day of work - Singapore's Online Community

**Voodoo Vince** · 08-01-2008, 11:07 PM

Teen dies in crash on first day of work

Muhammad Zaid died after his motorcycle was hit by a car while he was delivering food for Canadian Pizza on Monday evening. -- ST PHOTO: FRANCIS ONG

It was Mr Muhammad Zaid Abdul Razak's first day on a new job but it also turned out to be his last.

The 18-year-old died after his motorcycle was hit by a car while he was delivering food for Canadian Pizza on Monday evening.

It was last delivery for the day.

The car, driven by a man in his late 40s, was turning at a signalised junction from Yio Chu Kang Link toward Yio Chu Kang Road when it hit the rider.

Mr Muhammad Zaid suffered serious spinal injuries and was rushed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10.20pm.

He had worked for Pizza Hut for about month before joining Canadian Pizza on Monday.

The teenager finished his electronics engineering course at the Institute of Technical Education last year and was waiting to be enlisted into National Service in April.

At the mortuary to collect his body, his father Mr Abdul Razak, 51, a taxi driver, said on Tuesday: 'He just passed and got his motorcycle licence around Hari Raya Puasa last year.'

Mr Abdul Razak said Zaid was the youngest of three children. He had two other siblings, a brother aged 26 and a sister, 22.

According to a friend who wanted to be known only as Mohamad, Zaid's parents, although deeply saddened, have 'come to terms with the reality of what happened.'

At the wake held at En-Naeem Mosque in Hougang near his home, family members and friends described Zaid as 'kind, and always had a ready smile for everyone.'

Said Mr Ismail Sapari, a council member on the mosque's management board: 'Of all my youths, he was one of the best. Whenever we held events, he would be the first one to volunteer.'

The teenager was buried at the Muslim cemetery in Choa Chu kang on Tuesday afternoon.

The driver of the car is helping police with investigations.

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toufeyk · 08-01-2008, 11:20 PM

saddening. well, this is one of the reasons why my parents don't let me take motocycle license. lately theres been lots of motorcycle accidents and mostly are fatal.

**icyOrange** · 08-01-2008, 11:22 PM

im not surprised. and im not asking for it, there will be more to come. Youngsters, some of whom hasnt mature that much yet, at the age of 18, are taking motorcycle license. Yes, death happens anytime and anywhere, but the rate of accident involving motorbikes cant be ignored. esp when it gotta do with youngsters like this one.

Feel sorry for the family.

**Voodoo Vince** · 08-01-2008, 11:23 PM

Driving a motorcycle is like human wrapping against a machine, no protection.

**izumiko** · 08-01-2008, 11:37 PM

hais... life is so unpredictable... poor thing... 18 only... hais

**izumiko** · 08-01-2008, 11:39 PM

hum... motor is rather dangerous..but think again.. all those delivery..if everyone is afraid of this kind of accident.. then who do the delivery? the ffact... meeting such accidents cant be blamed? the guy is delivering pizza.. it was his job... unless u say he is riding on the bike... out of fun... going ard sg for nth in the middle of the nite? or something?

can say... hard on him...

**chikon** · 09-01-2008, 12:25 AM

Alot of youngsters nowaday like to take bike licenses because they feel its cool and is more affordable than a car . but they dont usually consider the risk involved and like to speed on roads when they feel there is no others around

**AC Schnitzer** · 09-01-2008, 12:45 AM

Just a simple guy working to earn a living. Nothing wrong with what he did but end up losing his life.

Really shouldn't be happening to people like that.

**Caramel_Frappac** · 09-01-2008, 04:41 AM

Live everyday as if its your last day that would be the best because we would not know when will it happen to us., the day we need to leave earth and our loved ones.

**foxycinderella** · 09-01-2008, 09:43 AM

so poor thing.. first day of work become last..

**Toxic Insanity** · 09-01-2008, 09:48 AM

The first day of work and it turn out like this.. May his soul rest in peace

**Huaikong** · 09-01-2008, 11:08 AM

motor license age limit shld be increase.more n more bike speeders r on the road recently.....

**sychai** · 09-01-2008, 11:03 PM

a small bike is like and wobber easily..

to become a safe rider
must have a good brake
good tyres
head light and signal lights must be working condition

**Ahhui** · 09-01-2008, 11:14 PM

blame the guy for ordering pizza ..=( so wasted 18 years old only..haiz

**sboi** · 09-01-2008, 11:24 PM

the person y must call pizza at that time...