Five teenagers have been charged with disturbing public order following a fatal street racing incident on National Highway 1 in Ha Tinh province. The incident, which occurred on 26/5, resulted in the death of one 16-year-old and injuries to another.

The Ha Tinh Provincial Police Investigation Agency announced on the evening of 1/10 that they had charged Nguyen Duc Anh Tung, Nguyen Manh Quan, and Tran Cong Manh, all 17 years old, along with Ha The Vu, 16, and Tran Dinh Minh, 18. These charges stem from their involvement in a high-speed motorbike race.

Police question a suspect. Photo: Public security

According to the investigation, the incident took place between 2 AM and 4 AM on 26/5. Seven individuals, part of a group led by Nguyen Duc Anh Tung, rode three motorbikes at high speeds, overtaking, swerving, and revving their engines on National Highway 1. The race traversed Thach Binh hamlet in Cam Binh commune, an area formerly part of Cam Xuyen district.

At Km 516, Nguyen Dang Van Anh, 16, a resident of Tran Phu ward, lost control of his motorbike. He crashed into the median strip, dying at the scene. Tran Cong Manh sustained injuries and was taken to Ha Tinh Provincial General Hospital for emergency treatment. The motorbike involved in the crash was severely damaged.

In late September, after a thorough investigation, police charged the seven suspects. Authorities are continuing to clarify the roles of all individuals involved to ensure appropriate legal action.

Duc Hung