Myvi driver who killed Navy officer in Johor to be charged

The Perodua Myvi driver that was involved in a high-speed crash with a Honda Accord and killing the navy officer in the process will be charged today (15/10/2020) at the Johor Bahru Magistrate Court.

Head of Johor Police, Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay confirmed the report when Sinar Harian reporters contacted him for confirmation.

In the incident that involved 3 cars, Mohd Rizal Buseri, 31, an officer in the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM), died at the scene due to severe head injuries after his Accord was T-boned by the Myvi. The driver of the Proton Iswara, Chang Ah May, 78, walked away unhurt.

Initial reports showed that the 23-year-old Myvi woman driver was not only driving without a license and expired road tax but was also tested positive for drugs.

Sinar Harian also reported that she had lost control and crashed into a stone road divider before colliding with the two cars.

The Myvi driver is expected to face 5 charges, including 2 which was investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and also under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Source: Sinar Harian

Update, the Myvi driver, Nur Fatin Suhaimi has been sentenced to 6 years in jail and an RM 8,000 fine. Read the story here.