It would be good if he and the Pajero passengers get most of the blame, because what they could have done to avoid certain death is rarely done by Malaysians. But it is easier to blame a few racers. Not that what they did was ok, but we can't stop others from doing stupid things (and trying to do so is dangerous and illegal). All we can do is protect ourself in case someone else causes an accident and try not to be the one that does.

In this case the person causing it was racing. In another case it may be unsecured freight. Tyres used long past their prime. Someone falling asleep at the wheel, or being too busy with their phone. Getting distracted by a kid. etc.

That is clearly not my intention, it is too unfortunate that that connection can be drawn.

But everyone should know that they should put on their seatbelts to protect themselves and their loved ones. You don't do that, you risk your life. Point proven by the Pajero folks.

You can't stop others from doing stupid shit, and sometimes we ourselves, no matter how careful, will do a mistake. That is HUMAN. You only need to misjudge things once. Be a bit too tired when driving. And you can crash. Given that a crash can ALWAYS happen, heck, even in a car park, it is only sensible to put on your seatbelt. Should anything happen you have got the most important protection that you can have already covered.

The wrecked Pajero btw. looks pretty decent, I've seen much worse car wrecks that the passengers have survived... because they were wearing seatbelts!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyigWhdSqco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abuaYiyk-xQ

Staying in the car helps a lot in not getting killed.

Blame for the accident (so far) goes to the Myvi drivers, but blame for the deaths have to be shared.