> At a Glance
> – Athira Auni, a 21-year-old Malaysian TikTok creator, died in a motorcycle crash on Jan. 3.
> – She had 77,000 followers who watched her livestreams and roti-canai videos at her father’s stall.
> – Another motorcyclist rear-ended her around 2:30 a.m.; police are investigating reckless-driving charges.
> – Why it matters: A rising social-media voice was silenced overnight, spotlighting road-safety risks for young riders.
Athira Auni’s viral smile flipped flatbread on TikTok one day and vanished the next, leaving thousands mourning a star whose final ride ended in tragedy.
The Crash
Authorities told local outlets Auni was riding in the right lane when a second motorcyclist swerved and struck her from behind at 2:30 a.m. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other rider suffered hand, elbow and thigh injuries and was treated at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital, where Auni’s body was also taken for a post-mortem.
Online Legacy
Auni’s since-deleted TikTok account had 77,000 followers drawn to:
- Live chats after midnight
- Clips of her stretching dough for roti canai
- Behind-the-scenes moments at her father’s food stall
Friend @nauraa_517 posted their last video together the day after the crash.
> “On Friday, you asked me to record a video of you spreading roti canai for the last time, as if you already knew that night you were going to go make it,” the caption read.
Hundreds attended her burial, honoring the internet personality her friend called “my sister.”
Investigation Status
| Next Step | Status |
|---|---|
| Post-mortem | Completed at Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital |
| Other rider | Receiving treatment |
| Legal review | Police examining possible reckless or dangerous driving causing death |
Key Takeaways
- Athira Auni was killed at 21 in a rear-end motorcycle collision.
- She entertained 77,000 TikTok followers with livestreams and roti-canai clips.
- Authorities are weighing reckless-driving charges against the other motorcyclist.
Auni’s final upload now serves as a digital farewell to fans who saw her as both chef and confidante.
