Audi driver crashes into 2 police motorbikes, tests positive for alcohol

Audi driver crashes into 2 police motorbikes, tests positive for alcohol

The 23-year-old man has been placed under remand until tomorrow.

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The car was believed to have gone out of control before hitting the two Kawasaki EX250 motorcycles parked at the scene, said police.
JOHOR BAHRU:
A 23-year-old local man was arrested after the Audi A6 he was driving crashed into two police motorcycles at Km8, Jalan Johor Bahru-Air Hitam, early this morning.

Johor Bahru Utara police chief Balveer Singh said in the 4am incident, the car, which was coming from Skudai, was believed to have gone out of control before hitting the two Kawasaki EX250 motorcycles parked at the scene.

“Two policemen, aged 29 and 36, were directing traffic at the location. One sustained a leg injury and was treated at Sultanah Aminah Hospital, while the other officer and the driver were unhurt,” he said in a statement today.

The driver tested positive for alcohol, while an initial urine test was negative for drugs.

“The suspect has been remanded for two days from Sept 7 to 8 with the approval of the magistrates court. The case is being investigated under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” he said.

If convicted, the offender faces 10 to 15 years’ jail, a fine of between RM50,000 and RM100,000, and a 10-year driving licence suspension.

Balveer urged those with information on the incident to contact investigating officer Noor Azlina Abdul Raof at 019-7432966.

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