Man charged with DUI causes another crash while high on drugs

 The 39-year-old rammed his Toyota Vios into the rear of an MPV, causing the latter to skid forward before hitting a Proton Wira.

Kuala Pilah police chief Mustafah Hussin said the suspect was previously charged with causing injuries to other road users while driving under the influence of drugs. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

A man previously charged with driving under the influence of drugs has allegedly caused another crash while high on narcotics.

Police said the suspect, 39, had caused a three-vehicle crash along Jalan Seremban-Kuala Pilah near Tanjong Ipoh in Negeri Sembilan on Saturday, though no one was injured, Bernama reported.

Kuala Pilah police chief Mustafah Hussin said the accident occurred around 2.45pm after the suspect’s Toyota Vios rammed into the rear of a Nissan Grand Livina, causing the multi-purpose vehicle to skid forward before hitting a Proton Wira.

“The suspect tested positive for substances suspected to be methamphetamine and Erimin 5. The suspect was arrested and taken to the Kuala Pilah police headquarters for further investigation,” he said.

Mustafah added that the suspect was previously charged under Section 44(1A) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing injuries to other road users while driving under the influence of drugs.

It is unclear if that case is still pending and whether his driving licence has been suspended. - FMT