Proton Saga driver cleared, released over fatal Jalan Sultan Ismail crash
KUALA LUMPUR: The Proton Saga driver involved in the fatal Jalan Sultan Ismail crash has been released and will not be charged over the incident, the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) confirmed today.
KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of a Proton Saga involved in the fatal Jalan Sultan Ismail crash has been released and will not face charges, confirmed the Attorney-General's Chambers today. A-GC head of prosecution Datuk Masri Mohd Daud stated that the 50-year-old driver, detained for one day, had been released. The crash occurred at around 1am yesterday when the lorry allegedly ran a red light at the intersection, and the Proton Saga collided with it.
The impact resulted in the death of three family members and injuries to four others. The Immigration Department lorry driver, Mohd Akbar Zainol, 43, pleaded not guilty to five charges and the court set bail at RM60,000 for all charges, with a mention date set for October 27.
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