A video emerged online showing a black car changing lanes without checking and hitting a Honda Vezel right in front of the police.
The driver of the black car then tried to drive away as the Vezel gave chase, and the entire incident was captured on the dashcam of another car behind.
The incident happened on 16 February at about 8.30am, on the PIE heading towards Tuas.
Here is the netizen’s post
“Right in front of police car with sirens on, black car changed lane without checking on the left lane, hit the vezel and tried to quickly exit Clementi road exit 26A.
Vezel on hazard light, wanted to stop in the middle of the road but black car chose to exit. Vezel went to chase after the black car.
Hope this video is able to help the driver. Happened on 16 feb, 830am at PIE towards Tuas, near Clementi road exit 26A.”
Potential penalties
It is a punishable offence to leave the scene of an accident, which is considered a hit-and-run – upon conviction, first-time offenders face a fine of up to $3,000 or a jail term of up to 12 months.