Lorry driver charged with reckless driving, causing death of 17-year-old

BATU PAHAT: A lorry driver pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here Monday (Oct 30) to a charge of reckless driving that caused the death of a fifth former on Wednesday (Oct 25).

Norazwan Ismail, 33 (pic), was charged with committing the act of negligence at KM13.5 Jalan Kluang-Batu Pahat here at 7.04am on Oct 25, according to Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987 which provides for a prison sentence of not more than 10 years and a fine of up to RM50,000 and an endorsed (penalty points) driver’s licence, if convicted.