Ambulance driver charged over death of 18-year-old motorcyclist
JASIN: An ambulance driver pleaded not guilty in the magistrate's court here today to a charge of reckless driving that caused the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist last week.
An ambulance driver appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless driving that led to the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist, according to prosecutors. Mohd Noorikhmal Baharuddin, 41, faced charges under the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving a Toyota Hiace ambulance recklessly at the Kampung Ayer Merbau T-junction at 9.15 am on August 26.
The incident resulted in the death of Muhammad Amirul Asyraaf Md Azizan. The offense carries a potential jail term of five to ten years, a fine ranging from RM20,000 to RM50,000, and the loss of his driver's license for up to five years. Inspector Mohd Hafiz Othman requested RM8,000 bail with one surety and a temporary suspension of the accused's driving license.
The accused's defense lawyer, Datin Kharen Jit Kaur, sought a lower bail amount, citing her client's cooperation with the investigation. The magistrate set bail at RM3,000 and imposed an additional condition of suspending the accused's driving license. The next mention and submission of relevant documents are scheduled for September 17.
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