PUTRAJAYA: A lorry driver is set to be charged on Monday (Sept 25) in relation to a fatal accident in Putrajaya that resulted in the deaths of two motorcyclists. Putrajaya OCPD Asst Comm A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz stated that the investigation papers were forwarded to the deputy public prosecutor, who has instructed that the driver be charged with causing death by reckless or dangerous driving under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act on Monday. Asst Comm A. Asmadi revealed this information during a phone interview on Saturday (Sept 23).
The driver of the trailer that crashed into over a dozen vehicles at KM5.7 Jalan Persiaran Utara, heading towards Puchong on Sept 20, has been remanded for four days starting from Thursday (Sept 21). Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin of the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court issued the remand order after granting a police application. The 29-year-old driver faced the incident at 10.15 am, colliding with several stationary vehicles, including a police outrider motorcycle. The accident resulted in the immediate death of two individuals.
Faris Haziq Abu Bakar, a 25-year-old member of the Pos Malaysia staff, and Yuswar Mohd Uyus, a 39-year-old employee of Ampang Court, were identified as the victims. The trailer driver, who tested negative for drugs and has no previous traffic offenses, will remain in remand for an additional two days until Monday when he is scheduled to appear in court.
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