They were married for 8 years. Yet, he would still take her to work every single day and bring her back home no matter how late it got. Television personality (Jackie) Liong Kuo Hwa and wife Venny Oliver, both 37, had even planned to celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary in Bali in January.
Love and dreams got shattered on the morning of Dec 19, when a silver Mercedes car came hurtling at high speed against traffic flow during morning rush-hour on the AYE, leaving a trail of destruction. It left four cars, one motorcycle and one private bus wrecked.
Jackie Liong died on the spot.
PHOTO: JACKIE LIONG/FACEBOOK
Liong Kuo Hwa's wife seriously injured
According to The New Paper, Venny suffered various injuries to her jaw, right shoulder and lower body, and fractured her ribs. She was rushed to NUH, and had to undergo surgery.
And now, it seems she may not be able to recover in time to bid the last farewell at her husband's funeral.
Her mother said, "She may not see her husband for the last time. The insides of her body hurt but we do not know if it is because of internal injuries. There is also pain in her abdomen area and back. She will be undergoing surgery later on."
Her father adds, "She (Venny) cries very badly when she thinks about what happened."
We feel very strongly for Venny, who has just lost the love of her life. May she find the strength to recuperate and move on. We hope this family finds closure from the past.
How can we be safe on the road this festive season?
It's the festive season and everyone seems to be high on life. But in that mad rush to get to the party or get that last bit of shopping done, may we remind all road users (be it drivers, passengers or pedestrians) to be responsible not only for their own safety but others as well. Here are some must-remember safety tips for this festive season:
- Never drink and drive: We often come across people who like to brag about not getting caught even though they were intoxicated. But really, it's not a matter of being caught, but about how you could endanger a lot of lives in a single moment of inattentiveness. If you do plan to drink and make merry, make sure you don't drive. There are drive-home valet services you can hire or opt for a cab instead.
- Always buckle up: Not just the driver, but every passenger in the car should be wearing their seat belts. Young children, in particular, should be buckled into appropriate safety seats.
- Keep to the speed limit: Driving too fast or too slow can be a potential hazard. Remember to keep a safe following distance, this will give you enough time to react in case of an emergency.
- Keep that cell phone away: Fight the urge to check your messages even if the traffic light is red. There is nothing more distracting than the smartphone and most accidents occur due to driver distraction.
- Watch out for jaywalkers and cyclists: Especially at night, when the visibility is low. Expect many pedestrians to be drunk walking and not adhering to traffic signal rules. And do watch out for that cycle that comes hurtling in from nowhere.
- Make way for ambulances: In an emergency every second count. When you hear the siren, do make your way and change lanes safely to the left.
- Pull Up if You Feel Tired: Please don’t try to drive when your eyes are shutting; you could kill yourself or others if you fall asleep. Take turns to drive if there is another licensed person in the vehicle. Stop regularly to take breaks. This applies even more so to those who will be driving across the causeway.
- Checklist - fuel, lights, brakes, tyres, wipers: Lastly, before setting out on your journey make sure that each of these items on the checklist gets a check.
Also READ: Car seat rules in Singapore
(Source: The New Paper)
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