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E-hailing driver tests positive for methamphetamine after fatal crash
A rideshare driver involved in a collision that killed a 22-year-old Maldivian student near a Subang Jaya toll plaza has tested positive for methamphetamine. The incident has raised fresh concerns about drug-related road safety in the Klang Valley.
LSN Malaysia ·
SUBANG JAYA — An e-hailing driver tested positive for methamphetamine following a serious traffic accident that claimed the life of a young foreign student near the Petaling Jaya Subang (PJS) toll plaza.
The 22-year-old Maldivian student died in the collision, which occurred in the busy commercial area. Authorities conducted a urine screening test on the driver involved in the incident, which returned a positive result for the controlled substance.
The discovery has intensified scrutiny on drug abuse among commercial drivers operating in the Klang Valley region. Road safety advocates have called for stricter screening protocols and monitoring of e-hailing operators to prevent similar tragedies.
Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about impaired driving and the need for enhanced safety measures within the ride-sharing industry.