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.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
court , Batu Pahat , lorry driver , reckless , accident , student

Next In Nation

PAS sacks three assemblymen in Perlis
Male fertility issues account for nearly half of infertility cases, says specialist
Dr Wee extends Christmas greetings to Malaysian Christians
Missing 12-year-old boy in Taman Bukit Indah returns home safely
Two detained in connection with video of person in headscarf drinking alcohol
Body of man with multiple injuries found by roadside in Tangkak
Families gather in hometowns throughout Sarawak, Sabah ahead of Christmas Day
Last-minute Christmas prep underway across Malaysia
One dead, one injured in airport construction site accident
MACC seizes over RM6bil in funds through anti-graft efforts in 2025

Others Also Read