Technician claims trial to reckless driving over crash that killed 3

Syed Izzat Aiman Syed Ahmad, a 31-year-old technician, has pleaded not guilty in a Pekan magistrates court to charges of reckless driving that allegedly resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a father and daughter, in June. The incident occurred on June 19 at KM67 of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat, and Syed Izzat is accused of causing the deaths of Dr Zekry Zuhairy Atan, 33, his two-year-old daughter Dhea Sofia, and Azaharuddin Ali, 46.

The charge under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to RM50,000 upon conviction. Bail was granted at RM7,000 with one surety, and the court set September 18 for the mention and submission of documents. Syed Izzat's license was suspended until the trial concludes, and he is required to report to the Muadzam Shah police station in Rompin every Wednesday at 9am.

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