Range Rover driver in viral Malaysia highway incident tests positive for multiple drugs
A man who went viral for driving a damaged Range Rover Velar on a Malaysian highway has tested positive for ketamine, amphetamine and methamphetamine. He had claimed the tyre burst after hitting a pothole, but police have since detained him as investigations into reckless and dangerous driving continue.
- Viral video showed the SUV driving on a blown rear tyre with the rim exposed.
- Driver later turned himself in but tested positive for three types of drugs.
- Police are investigating under Malaysia’s law on reckless and dangerous driving.
Viral Video Shows SUV Driven on Damaged Rim
MALAYSIA: A one-minute video posted on 22 November captured a Range Rover Velar travelling on the Sungai Besi Highway toward Taman Naga Emas with its rear right tyre completely blown out.
The rim was exposed, yet the vehicle continued moving and was later recorded stopping at a traffic light on Jalan Kuchai Maju.
Driver Claims Tyre Burst After Hitting Pothole
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department Chief, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, said police confirmed the SUV was being driven at around 8am on 22 November.
The 32-year-old driver went to the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police Station the next morning, stating the tyre burst after hitting a pothole and that he continued driving only because his home was nearby.
Tests Show Positive Results for Three Drugs
After reporting to police, the driver was taken to the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters for further checks.
An evidential breath test recorded 0mg/100ml alcohol, but urine screening found ketamine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine in his system.
He has since been detained.
Investigation Still Ongoing
Police investigations are continuing, including checks on the two passengers who were in the SUV at the time.
The case is being probed under Section 42(1) of Malaysia’s Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
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