Student Found Dead in Deep Ravine at Đà Lạt's Treacherous Chuối Pass
Tragic Discovery Ends Two-Day Search
A family's worst fears were confirmed this morning when the body of 22-year-old university student Trần Trương Tr. was discovered in a deep ravine at the foot of Chuối Pass, one of Đà Lạt's most challenging mountain routes along National Highway 20.
According to Tuổi Trẻ, passersby traveling from Đà Lạt toward Ho Chi Minh City around 7:15 AM on March 10th noticed something unusual along the roadside and stopped to investigate. What they found was heartbreaking — the body of the young man from Quảng Ngãi province lying approximately four meters below the road surface, next to his Honda Air Blade motorcycle.
A Journey That Never Reached Its Destination
The tragic story began in the early hours of March 8th, when the Ho Chi Minh City university student departed Đà Lạt on his motorcycle, heading home via the familiar National Highway 20 route that connects our mountain city to the lowlands. Family members told authorities that Tr. had been sending photos to relatives and friends during his journey, with his last communication coming from the Bảo Lộc Pass area.
For those familiar with this stretch of highway, the journey from Đà Lạt through the mountain passes toward Ho Chi Minh City is both breathtakingly beautiful and inherently dangerous. The winding roads, steep gradients, and frequent weather changes make it a route that demands constant attention from motorcyclists.
Community Response and Investigation
Đạ Huoai Commune Police quickly responded to the scene, cordinating the area and working alongside Lâm Đồng Provincial Police technical units to investigate the circumstances surrounding the young man's death. The discovery came after more than two days of searching by worried family members who had lost contact with their son.
This tragic incident serves as another sobering reminder of the risks faced by young people traveling alone on our mountain roads, particularly during the early morning hours when visibility can be challenging and traffic is light.