A Second Look at Tragedy: The Vinh Long Accident Re-examined
Authorities reinitiate probe into student's demise following father's distressing actions
HCM CITY - A heart-wrenching event has taken a new turn, as the authorities have reopened the investigation into the death of a 14-year-old girl in Vinh Long Province last September, following an unfortunate sequence of events involving her father.
Nguyen Vinh Phuc, 42, adopted a drastic measure when he shot the responsible driver after his numerous complaints were ignored, leading to the driver's hospitalization and his own untimely demise on April 28.
The driver, Nguyen Van Bao Trung, currently receives medical attention.
In response to mounting concern, the Ministry of Public Security has handed the case to the Investigation Police Agency for a comprehensive review.
On September 4, 2024, Trung's truck collided with the girl, Nguyen Ngoc Bao Tran, on her commute to school. The collision demanded her life. Preliminary findings indicated her negligence in observing her surroundings, while Trung's overtaking maneuver was considered unsafe [1][2][3].
Late 2024 and early 2025 saw the father vocalizing his discontent with the case management, steadfastly believing that the driver was solely accountable for the tragedy. His appeals to authorities, however, were rejected [2].
On April 28, 2025, Phuc took matters into his own hands, shooting Trung in vengeance. The aftermath saw Phuc taking his life. This sequence of events has prompted the authorities to reopen the investigation [2][3].
Public concern regarding the handling of the case has escalated, particularly following Phuc's tragic actions. The recent reopening is an attempt to alleviate these concerns and ensure a fair inquiry [2][3].
Social media has been flooded with support for the family, with a heart-rending letter from the father expressing his desire to seek the truth and justice for his daughter [2]. The community has also been sparked into discussions about road safety and justice, reflecting on measures taken to prevent such incidents in the future [2][3].
Revisiting the Accident: Key Details
- September 4, 2024: A fatal accident occurred between Nguyen Ngoc Bao Tran's electric bicycle and Nguyen Van Bao Trung's truck in Vinh Long Province. The girl sustained fatal injuries, while the driver's overtaking maneuver proved unsafe [1][2][3].
- Late 2024 and Early 2025: The father, Nguyen Vinh Phuc, expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the case, firmly believing that the driver was solely responsible. Despite multiple appeals, the authorities rejected his complaints [2].
- April 28, 2025: In response to the recurring unanswered complaints, Nguyen Vinh Phuc shot Nguyen Van Bao Trung, leading to both men's tragic deaths.
In the aftermath, the case has been taken up by the Investigation Police Agency for a thorough review [2][3].
The scene of the traffic accident that resulted in the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl in Vĩnh Long Province last September. - Photo courtesy of the police
[1] National Traffic Safety Committee: https://www.tienphi.vn/[2] Vietnam News Agency: https://vietnamnet.vn/[3] Vinh Long Province Police: https://thanhniennb.vn/
- The Vinh Long accident, a tragic event involving a 14-year-old girl named Nguyen Ngoc Bao Tran, is being reviewed by the Investigation Police Agency, following the authorities' decision to re-examine the case.
- The review comes in the wake of Nguyen Vinh Phuc's drastic measure, as he shot the responsible driver, Nguyen Van Bao Trung, after numerous complaints were ignored.
- Trung's unsafe overtaking maneuver and Tran's neglect in observing her surroundings were key factors in the accident that took place on September 4, 2024.
- Following the authorities' rejection of his complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, Phuc took matters into his own hands, leading to the deaths of both him and Trung on April 28, 2025.
- The renewed investigation aims to address public concerns and ensure a fair inquiry, with the community discussing road safety and justice, prompted by the tragic incident and its aftermath.
