Delivery rider charged over viral video of schoolgirl hit at crossing
SHAH ALAM: A food delivery rider caught on a viral video knocking down a schoolgirl at a pedestrian crossing was charged at the magistrate's court here today with riding without due care and attention.
A 25-year-old food delivery rider, Muhammad Haziq Izzuddin Ruslan, was charged in a Malaysian court after a video went viral showing him hitting a schoolgirl at a pedestrian crossing. Haziq pleaded not guilty to riding without due care and attention, which resulted in a collision with the pedestrian. The incident occurred on September 28 at Persiaran Saujana 4, Sungai Buloh, around 12:08 pm.
He faces up to 12 months in jail and a fine of RM5,000 to RM10,000 if convicted, under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Haziq's lawyer argued for a lower bail amount, citing his client's lack of a fixed income and support for his unemployed parents. The court granted bail at RM2,000 with one surety and ordered Haziq to report to a police station monthly, with the next court mention set for November 12.
Haziq claimed he did not see the girl crossing due to parked cars obstructing his view and denied riding recklessly, adding that he stopped to check on the girl after the accident.
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