A 33-year-old Singaporean man has been charged after allegedly slashing another man with a penknife before fleeing the scene and later leading police on a chase that ended in a dramatic accident at Little India.
Yugendran K. Yellumalai was charged on 7 November with assault and causing hurt to three people by driving dangerously.
The incidents reportedly began on the night of 6 November, when he allegedly attacked a 34-year-old man at an eatery along River Valley Road.
Allegedly Slashed Man Before Fleeing
According to Mothership, the accused allegedly used a penknife to slash the victim’s back at around 8.30pm on 6 November.
The 34-year-old victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment, while Yugendran allegedly fled the scene.
Just after midnight on 7 November, patrolling police officers spotted a vehicle of interest along Tessensohn Road, near Balestier Road.
Officers signalled for the vehicle to stop, but the driver allegedly refused to comply and sped away.
A police chase subsequently ensued.
Car Overturns After Collision At Race Course Road Junction
According to the charge sheets, Yugendran allegedly failed to stop at a red traffic light while attempting to evade the police.
His SUV eventually collided with another car at the junction of Race Course Road and Birch Road, causing the vehicle to overturn.
The other car was occupied by three people: a 36-year-old male driver and two female passengers aged 26 and 42.
All three were taken to hospital following the collision.
Yugendran was also arrested and taken to hospital.
A video circulating on social media appeared to show the SUV travelling through a traffic junction before colliding with a white car. The impact caused the SUV to flip over onto its side.
Faces Jail And Other Penalties If Convicted
Yugendran faces separate penalties for the alleged offences.
For voluntarily causing hurt using a weapon, an offender can face up to seven years’ imprisonment, a fine, caning or a combination of these punishments.
For a first-time offender convicted of causing hurt by dangerous driving, the penalty can include up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
Repeat offenders face up to four years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both.
Yugendran’s case is scheduled to be mentioned again in court on 13 November 2026.
The allegations have yet to be proven in court.