Police apprehended an Audi driver in Johor following a collision with police motorcycles, amidst claims of drunk driving and subsequent positive alcohol test results.
On the morning of September 7, 2023, a shocking incident unfolded in the town of Johor Bahru, Malaysia. A 23-year-old local man was arrested following a car accident that involved an Audi A6 and two Royal Malaysia Police Motorcycle Patrol Unit bikes.
The accident occurred at Kilometre 8, Jalan Johor Bahru-Air Hitam. Two policemen, aged 29 and 36, were directing traffic at the location when the incident took place. The Skudai-bound car, believed to have lost control, crashed into the two Kawasaki EX250 motorcycles, which were parked at the scene.
Fortunately, the other officer and the driver were not injured in the accident. However, one of the policemen sustained a leg injury and was treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital Johor Bahru.
The driver of the Audi A6 was arrested following the accident and tested positive for alcohol in a breathalyser test. The initial urine test on the driver was negative for drugs. The case is being investigated under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The public is urged to contact investigating officer Inspector Noor Azlina Abdul Raof at 019-7432966 if they have information regarding the incident. The suspect has been remanded for two days from September 7 to 8 by the Johor Bahru Court, but the specific location of the remand is not specified in the article.
It is important to note that if convicted, the offender could face 10 to 15 years in jail, a fine of between RM50,000 and RM100,000, and a 10-year driving licence suspension. The investigation is ongoing, and as of the publication of this article on September 7, 2023, there have been no further updates or developments in the case.
We urge all road users to drive responsibly and adhere to traffic rules to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
