Woman ‘high’ on drugs drives against traffic, crashes into car

 

The woman was involved in a head-on collision with another car along Jalan Johor Bahru-Ayer Itam early yesterday. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: A 30-year-old woman drove against traffic while being under the influence of drugs and collided with another car on Jalan Johor Bahru-Ayer Itam early yesterday, according to the police.

Johor Bahru Utara police chief Rupiah Abd Wahid said the incident occurred at 1.45am and both drivers escaped unhurt.

She said that following a urine test, the woman was found to be under the influence of amphetamines.

The suspect is currently being investigated under Section 45 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence of drugs and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1985 for self-administering a dangerous drug.

Police have urged witnesses to contact the Johor Bahru Utara district police. - FMT