Durian farmer faces 15 years for deadly drunk-driving crash

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A 28-year-old durian farmer has been charged with drunk driving causing death after his Porsche Cayenne collided with a vehicle carrying a married couple on Valentine's Day, triggering a fire that killed both.   Shaun Lau Wee Hong pleaded not guilty at the Temerloh Magistrate's Court on Monday (Feb 16) and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:03A 28-year-old durian farmer has been charged in connection with a Valentine's Day tragedy

00:09that claimed the lives of a husband and wife in Temerlo

00:12after a Porsche Cayenne slammed into their vehicle, triggering a deadly blaze.

00:18Sean Lauwi Hong from Mentakab appeared before Temerlo magistrate Anis Adlina Abu Johan on Monday.

00:25He claimed trial to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol

00:30resulting in an accident that caused the deaths of two people, aged 34 and 35.

00:36The offence was allegedly committed at Kilometre 134 of Jalan Kuala Lumpur, Kwantan

00:42at around 12.55am on Saturday.

00:45If convicted, Lau faces between 10-15 years in prison

00:49as well as a fine of between 50,000 ringgit and 100,000 ringgit.

00:55The court offered bail at 10,000 ringgit

00:58and set case mention on April 7th

01:00when counsel is also expected to be formally appointed.

01:03The court offered bail at 10,000 ringgit,

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