A 16-year-old boy died in a car accident in Batu Pahat last night, and a witness has described the grim scene that greeted rescuers. Salleh Ismail, 43, said that when he arrived at the site, the wrecked car was wedged against a tree. He also noticed that several victims had been thrown into a roadside drain by the impact. His account paints a picture of a violent crash that scattered people and debris across the scene. Emergency responders had to work the area to reach the victims, but the teenage boy could not be saved. The death of someone so young has left residents of the neighborhood shaken. Details about what caused the car to leave the road have not yet been released. Police are expected to investigate whether speed, road conditions or other factors played a role.