Korean Missionary Family Killed in Cambodian Road Accident

Photo Courtesy: The Phnom Penh Post

South Korean Missionary family killed in car crash on June 18. After two and a half years of diligently studying the Khmer language in Phnom Penh, the Bang family are on their way to set up a home and ministry in Siemreap when a tourist bus crashed into their vehicle. Both parents and their two children died. The other two, the eldest and youngest, survive but seriously injured. The two children killed and the other one injured attend Hope International School in Phnom Penh.

The Bang Family's photo posted on the gate of Hope International School. The two children on the dad's lap survive the accident

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Reckless Driving Kills 4 People in Cambodian Roads Daily

Photo Credit: Koh Santepheap Daily

In Cambodia, road accident is the second largest danger after HIV/AIDS studies said. I have been living in Cambodia for 9 years and have seen, heard, read about road accidents, leaving thousands of people dead year after year. From 2006-2009, 4,375 people died by traffic accidents. Watch this

In 2010, road accidents killed a total of 1,709. During the 3-day Khmer New Year last year, 58 were killed.  

Reckless driving and drunkenness are the major causes of road accident. Lot's of traffic violation is happening daily. Drunk or reckless drivers during wee hours and holidays have caused numerous accidents and deaths. 

Photo Credit: Koh Santepheap Daily

To reduce road accidents in Cambodia, there must be wide-range dissemination of information on traffic laws and education on defensive driving. Education and information, however, are not enough; there must be more severe punishment given to violators. If the law enforcers enforce the law more seriously, drivers will drive more carefully.

In the meantime, drive defensively and carefully. Don't let your emotion drive you. When your emotion is under control, your vehicle will never be out of control. Manage your anger and swallow your pride. At the end of the day, you would be glad, you did!