A 43-year-old Indian woman, Vijaya Bollu, yesterday faced charges under Chapter 68 of Road Traffic Act, for causing a fatal accident at a road junction last year.
The charge framed by Prosecutor Nazurah Amani Abidin stems from an incident on the night of October 14, 2023, between 9pm and 9.40pm, when Bollu, driving her vehicle, allegedly failed to stop at a red traffic light at the junction of Jalan Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Highway. It in turn resulted in a collision with another vehicle travelling from her left to right with the green light in its favour.
The accident tragically caused the death of the 62-year-old victim, who was a front passenger in the other vehicle.
Bollu is charged with driving in a manner dangerous to the public, causing the death.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of a BND20,000 fine and imprisonment for up to seven years.
Additionally, under Section 27(3) of the Road Traffic Act, upon conviction, the court is required to disqualify the defendant from holding or obtaining a driving licence for life, unless special reasons are provided.
Magistrate Nur Eleana binti Dato Seri Paduka Haji Hairol Arni adjourned the case to October 24, for trial dates to be fixed. – Fadley Faisal
