A 25-year-old woman who was injured while seated outside a bar along Amoy Street during a three-car accident has died, six days after the collision.
The accident occurred at around 12.45am on Oct 17, near Cross Street in the Chinatown and Telok Ayer area. The woman was with a 35-year-old man when the incident happened.
Police confirmed in an update on Oct 26 that the woman had subsequently died in hospital. A 37-year-old woman who was driving one of the cars involved was arrested for drink driving.
Victims Taken To Hospital After Accident
According to the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), authorities were alerted to the accident at around 12.45am on Oct 17.
The 25-year-old woman and the 35-year-old man were seated outside a bar when the collision occurred. Both were conscious when they were taken to Singapore General Hospital for treatment.
The woman reportedly died on Oct 23, six days after the accident. Her death was subsequently confirmed by the police in their update on Oct 26.
Photos Show Extent Of Three-Car Collision
Photographs shared on Facebook by SGRV Front Man showed the aftermath of the accident, with three cars involved in the collision.
One image showed a grey car lodged against the side of Far East Square, where restaurant and bar Hutaoli was slated to open before the end of 2026.
Another photograph showed a blue car positioned almost perpendicular to the road, while a second grey car was seen parked by the roadside.
The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation.
Female Driver Arrested For Drink Driving
A 37-year-old woman, who was driving one of the vehicles involved, was arrested for drink driving.
She is also being investigated for allegedly causing death through careless driving while under the influence of alcohol.
A 39-year-old man who was driving another vehicle sustained minor injuries but declined to be taken to hospital.
Police investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Victim Reportedly Worked At Amoy Street Restaurant
According to a report by Stomp, the deceased woman was identified as Tan Mei Zhen, who worked as a restaurant manager at Birds of a Feather along Amoy Street.
She had reportedly been working at the restaurant for four years.
The report stated that she underwent surgery lasting around half a day and was subsequently pronounced brain dead before her death.
Wedding Plans And Future Cut Short
Tan had reportedly been engaged to her fiancé for almost five years, with the couple planning to get married in 2027.
They were also in the process of getting a public housing flat together.
Her death comes as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the three-car collision, which occurred while she was seated outside a bar with a companion.
The police have not announced the outcome of their investigations, and the case remains ongoing.