KOTA MARUDU, Oct 17 — A woman on her way to send her son to school was killed when the motorcycle she was riding was involved in an accident at the Kampung Marak Parak junction, here, early yesterday.

Liza Jius, 34, died at the scene from severe head injuries, while her seven-year-old son, who was riding pillion and attends Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Marak Parak, sustained minor injuries.

District Police Chief Supt Simiun Lomudin said the accident occurred at about 6.19am and involved the Modenas Kriss and a Toyota Hilux driven by a 40-year-old man.

“The Hilux driver was believed to have been overtaking the motorcycle in front of him when it turned right to enter the school junction, resulting in a collision,” he said.