Lorry driver claims trial to DUI drug charge over crash that killed cop

Hairul Azman (left) outside the courtroom on Monday (Dec 27). He is charged with driving under the influence of methamphetamine, which led to a fatal crash. – Bernamapic

SUNGAI PETANI: A lorry driver has pleaded not guilty in a Magistrate’s Court here on a charge of driving under the influence of drugs resulting in a road crash that caused the death of a policeman.

Hairul Azman Abdullah, 40, claimed trial before Magistrate Nadhirah Abdul Rahim on Monday (Dec 27).