A tragic motorcycle accident in Cameron Highlands on 7 Aug 2025 claimed the lives of two teenagers, Chen Baoyuan, 19, and his girlfriend Zhong Shanen, 16.
The couple died instantly when their motorcycle lost control on a rain-slicked mountain road and collided with an oncoming lorry.
The accident occurred at approximately 3:00 PM as the couple, alongside another couple, descended the mountain on two motorcycles. They had planned to return to Sungai Petani in Kedah.
Last-Minute Decision to Use Motorcycles Proves Fatal in Cameron Highlands Tragedy
Chen Baoyuan had originally planned to drive a car with his friend Luo Zhongcheng, 19, for their Cameron Highlands trip. The group switched to motorcycles at the last minute due to concerns about traffic jams and parking problems.
Luo and his 15-year-old girlfriend were riding on a second motorcycle behind Chen and Zhong when the fatal accident occurred.
During the return journey, Chen had complained to Luo that his motorcycle’s front wheel felt “stuck” during turns and wasn’t running smoothly. The slippery road conditions prompted both riders to reduce their speed to 50-60 kilometres per hour.
Ipoh district police chief Abang Zainal Abidin told Malaysian newspaper Kwong Wah Yit Poh that officers were alerted to the accident at around 4:35 PM on 7 Aug 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that Chen’s motorcycle lost control during a turn and entered the lane of an oncoming lorry.
The lorry driver braked but could not avoid the collision.
The surviving couple swerved to avoid Chen’s motorcycle and crashed into a ditch, suffering minor injuries. Luo injured both legs and his left hand, requiring stitches, while his girlfriend sustained minor injuries to her left foot. Both were taken to hospital for treatment.
Police discovered that Chen’s driving licence had expired on 9 Dec 2024.
Friend’s Final Words Leave Lasting Impact on Cameron Highlands Accident Survivor
After the crash, Luo rushed to check on Chen and Zhong, who had been thrown onto the road. He witnessed his friend’s final moments.
“I saw his finger move slightly and immediately shouted his name. He only said ‘Ah Cheng, be careful…’ and then stopped breathing,” Luo recounted to reporters.
The friend’s concern for Luo’s safety in his dying moments continues to haunt the survivor. “My friend was still concerned about my safety in his final moments. I still can’t get over this,” Luo said.
The psychological trauma from the accident has fundamentally changed Luo’s relationship with motorcycles. He visited Chen’s wake on 11 Aug 2025, arriving by car with his girlfriend. “I would not dare to ride a motorcycle again,” he told reporters.
Both Chen and Zhong died from severe head injuries. Paramedics pronounced them dead at the scene, and their bodies were taken to a local hospital for autopsy.
The young couple had posted photos of their Cameron Highlands holiday on Zhong’s Instagram account on 6 Aug 2025, just one day before the fatal accident.
Chen’s parents, Chen Guoliang, 54, and Lim Bisi, maintained their composure while handling funeral arrangements but broke down when viewing their son’s body for the final time. The emotional scene moved relatives and friends to tears.
About 20 of Chen’s colleagues and over 100 relatives and friends attended his funeral. Zhong’s family members were seen crying at her wake, also held on 11 Aug 2025.
Zhong’s father, overcome with grief, told reporters: “My child is gone, and even if I have many words, I can’t say a single one.”
One of Zhong’s classmates noted that many students couldn’t attend the wake due to school commitments. “It was only a few days ago that we saw the photos she posted on social media. But suddenly, she’s gone forever,” the classmate said.
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