Car Crashes Into Yishun HDB Void Deck Before Driver Flees
The incident occurred on the evening of 6 June at Block 150 Yishun Street 11. According to the police, officers received a call for assistance at around 6pm after a vehicle reportedly struck a parked car before crashing into the void deck of the housing block.
By the time officers arrived, the driver had already left the scene.
Police investigations later led officers to a nearby unit at Block 153 Yishun Street 11, where a 32-year-old man believed to be the driver had allegedly locked himself inside.
Photos and videos circulating online showed police vehicles and emergency responders gathered around the area as authorities attempted to resolve the situation.
Special Operations Officers Deployed
As authorities assessed that the man could pose a danger to himself, specialised units were activated to assist.
Officers from the Singapore Police Force’s Special Operations Command and Crisis Negotiation Unit were deployed alongside personnel from the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
The standoff lasted for several hours before officers successfully gained entry into the residential unit at approximately 11:30pm.
No injuries were reported during the operation.
Stun Device And Suspected Drug Paraphernalia Discovered
Investigators found a stun device and suspected drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle involved in the crash.
Following entry into the residential unit, police also reportedly discovered additional suspected drug-related items.
The 32-year-old man was subsequently arrested for possession of a stun device, traffic-related offences and suspected drug-related offences.
Authorities confirmed that the suspected drug offences have been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau for further investigation.
Investigations Ongoing
Police have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash or whether any charges have been formally filed.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities examining both the traffic incident and the suspected drug-related offences.
The incident drew significant attention from residents in the area due to the large emergency response and the prolonged police operation that lasted well into the night.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates once investigations are completed.