{
  "id": 8139396,
  "title": "University student to be charged over Kluang crash that killed four",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/university-student-to-be-charged-over-kluang-crash-that-killed-four",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T00:38:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1535183/university-student-be-charged-over-kluang-crash-killed-four"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 19-year-old university student is set to be charged in a magistrate's court over a fatal car accident that occurred in June, resulting in the death of four family members. The suspect will face charges for reckless and dangerous driving along Jalan Renggam-Simpang Renggam, with potential penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine between RM5,000 and RM15,000, and a driving license disqualification for at least two years. The investigation was completed and submitted to the prosecution after reviewing evidence from the Johor legal adviser's office and referring to the Attorney-General's Chambers. The accident involved four vehicles, including a Perodua Alza, Proton Wira, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Toyota Vios, resulting in the deaths of Aiman Mohd Rashid, Nor Azlina Abd Latip, Semek Mat Soh, and 10-year-old Nur Airish Syifa Sidek. The cause of the accident is believed to be the reckless driving of the suspect and his 22-year-old brother, who were both speeding at the time of the crash.",
  "summary": "KLUANG: A 19-year-old university student is expected to be charged at the magistrate's court this morning over a reckless driving incident that claimed the lives of four family members in June.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}