Temerloh crash: Fuel tanker driver claims trial over mother, son's deaths
TEMERLOH: A fuel tanker driver claimed trial at the magistrate's court here today to two counts of dangerous driving that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her son at Km9 of Jalan Temerloh-Triang last week.
TEMERLOH: A fuel tanker driver appeared in a magistrate's court for two counts of dangerous driving, claiming the lives of a mother and her 12-year-old son in an accident that occurred last week near the Temerloh-Triang highway. Nor Azlan Mahayudin, aged 37, pleaded not guilty to the charges presented by the prosecution. The accident took place at Km9 of Jalan Temerloh-Triang around 4pm on August 14.
The charges, under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to RM50,000. The tanker was carrying 32,000 litres of diesel and petrol when it collided with the victims' vehicle, causing both to burst into flames and trapping the family inside. Nor Azlan was represented by Mazieera Sharifudin from the National Legal Aid Foundation, while Deputy Public Prosecutor Amal Razim Alias handled the prosecution.
The magistrate set bail at RM10,000 with one surety, and the next court appearance is scheduled for October 1.
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