In Tawau, a school bus driver tested positive for drugs after a fatal accident that killed a 19-year-old

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — A school bus driver who was involved in an accident that killed a 19-year-old at Jalan Kampung Kalabakan in Sabah’s east coast Tawau district yesterday has tested positive for drugs.

Tawau District Deputy Police Chief Jasmin Hussin confirmed this to the national daily Sinar Harian A drug test revealed that the 37-year-old driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Further investigation revealed that he did not have a valid driver’s license, she added.

Jasmin also said that the suspect is currently in custody to assist investigations under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Authorities are asking any witnesses or anyone with information about the accident to contact the Tawau District Police Headquarters Traffic Division.

In a statement yesterday, Tawau Fire and Rescue Station chief Jemishin Ujin said a team of ten personnel and a fire engine were dispatched to the scene shortly after an emergency call was received about an accident involving a school bus and a motorcycle at 2:10 p.m.