Stella Klim thrown from motorcycle during epileptic fit in Bali
Stella Klim, 19, suffered an epileptic seizure while riding a motorcycle in Bali. Her helmet likely prevented worse injury.
Stella Klim, 19, was thrown from a motorcycle in Bali on Sunday. She had an epileptic seizure while riding.
Stella was wearing a helmet, which likely prevented serious injury. Entrepreneur Lindy Klim, Stella's mother, found her on the roadside after the crash.
Stella had gravel rash across her body and got treatment at the family's Bali home. The crash came just five days after Stella shared her epilepsy diagnosis on TikTok.
She told her 5,000 followers she did not want the condition to 'run the show'. Bystanders raced to help her before her mother arrived.
- 19
- Stella's age
- 47
- Mother's age
- 5,000
- TikTok followers
- Five days
- Time between diagnosis and crash
Why it mattersThe crash shows real-world risks people with epilepsy face during unexpected seizures. Protective gear like helmets can stop serious injury.
AustraliaAustralian families managing epilepsy gain a reminder of safety precautions, and anyone traveling to Bali should understand the medical risks in remote areas.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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