FRU crash: Lorry driver unable to post bail, say police

TELUK INTAN: Bail has not been posted for the lorry driver charged with dangerous driving in the accident that led the deaths of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel here, according to police.

Perak deputy police chief Deputy Comm Zulkafli Sariaat said that as a result, the accused, Rudi Zulkarnain Md Radi, 45, will remain in custody at the Batu Gajah lock-up until the next court mention date on June 17.

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“Bail was set at RM6,000 and he is unable to pay. We have also not received any payment from others so far,” he told reporters after visiting Hospital Teluk Intan on Saturday (May 17).

Earlier, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, visited and offered his support to the FRU personnel receiving treatment at the hospital following the accident on Tuesday (May 13).

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On Friday (May 14), the Teluk Intan Magistrate’s Court set bail at RM6,000 after the lorry driver pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Media reports on Saturday (May 17) indicated some netizens were willing to pay the bail.

Zulkafli said a witness who claimed that the lorry driver attempted to avoid another vehicle at the crash site has yet to come forward.

He added that to date, 16 witnesses have provided their statements. – Bernama