P Mohan, 45, made the plea before magistrate Nurul Farha Sulaiman.

He was charged with driving a van in a dangerous manner and causing the death of Muhammad Annas Iskandar Mohd Khairi, 21, at the traffic lights at Persiaran Senawang 1, Matahari Heights, here at 11.59pm on May 3.

The charge, under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of RM50,000, as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for not less than five years, upon conviction.

The court allowed him bail of RM7,000 with one surety and ordered the suspension of his driving licence pending disposal of the case.

The court also set July 3 for mention for the submission of documents, including reports from the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre, as well as the forensic and chemist reports.

Lawyer Rajindar Singh, representing Mohan, had sought a lower bail, saying his client, who earned between RM3,000 and RM3,500 a month, was self-employed.

He said Mohan’s wife sold flowers and that the couple was supporting two children aged 21 and 22 who were still studying.

Deputy public prosecutor Nadia Ezzati Mohd Zainal appeared for the prosecution.