Car washer charged with murder over fatal Jalan Kuching crash that killed lorry driver
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — A car washer was brought before the Magistrate’s Court today on a charge of murdering...
A 32-year-old car washer, Mohamad Imran Taj Maloor, appeared in Magistrate’s Court on charges of murdering an Indonesian lorry driver, Yudi Hartono, 39, in a fatal accident on Jalan Kuching. The accident occurred on November 4 at 4:44am, when the car driven by Maloor struck the rear right side of the lorry, causing the lorry to veer onto the left shoulder.
The 39-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries. Maloor and his 46-year-old male passenger were the only occupants in the car. Preliminary investigations revealed that both the driver and passenger had high blood alcohol levels, with Maloor registering 61 mg/100ml and his passenger 67 mg/100ml. The prosecution is led by deputy public prosecutor Vivi Asnita Zaina’Larifin, and the accused is represented by lawyer Azleen Farahannis. No bail was granted, and the next hearing is set for January 28.
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