In a heart-wrenching incident, a 14-year-old boy lost his life after being hit by a BMW driven by Firhan Aqil Mohamad Amran in Punggol on Oct. 10, 2022, around 11.35 am, at a pedestrian crossing along Sumang Walk towards Sumang Link.
He was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of 14-year-old Adriel Choo.
The Accident
Adriel Choo, a Secondary 2 student, was crossing the road at the pedestrian crossing while the green man signal was showing, indicating it was safe to proceed.
Unfortunately, at that very moment, Firhan Aqil Mohamad Amran allegedly ran a red light and collided with the young boy. The impact of the collision caused severe injuries to Adriel, rendering him unconscious.
Immediately after the accident, Adriel was rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Despite the best efforts of the medical staff, his injuries were critical, and he succumbed to his injuries three weeks later, marking a tragic end to a young life.
Legal Proceedings
Firhan Aqil Mohamad Amran now faces serious legal consequences for his alleged dangerous driving. According to court records, he intends to engage legal counsel to represent him in the case. His court hearing has been adjourned to Aug. 22, 2023.
The charges against Firhan are related to dangerous driving causing death. If found guilty, he could face imprisonment for a period ranging from two to eight years. Furthermore, he may also be disqualified from driving, highlighting the gravity of the offense.
Recap
A BMW had allegedly beat a red light at Sumang Walk in Punggol and ran over a 14-year-old schoolboy on 10 October at about 11.20am.
The netizen who posted videos of the aftermath, Vicknkesh Saravanan, shared that he and his wife got down to check on the victim after the accident and a lady who was with the boy, recounted what happened.
The boy was apparently crossing the road when the traffic light was green and signalling for pedestrians to cross when the errant BMW hit him.
The boy hit the car’s windscreen and fell onto the road.
The boy subsequently died from his injuries and the police also said that the driver had been arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt.