A 43-year-old man is set to face charges after allegedly refusing to stop for police checks, colliding with vehicles and running multiple red lights during a police pursuit in Marina Bay.
The incident took place in the early hours of Oct 25, 2026, and left another motorist suffering back pain. Police investigations also found that the man did not have a valid driving licence.
According to the police, the man will be charged in court on Oct 27 over several alleged traffic offences, including dangerous driving causing hurt and driving without a valid licence.
Driver Allegedly Fled When Police Approached
At around 3.05am on Oct 25, officers conducting patrols along Raffles Boulevard approached a car for checks.
However, the driver allegedly continued moving forward, forcing the officers to step aside. He then accelerated away instead of complying with their instructions, prompting the officers to pursue the vehicle.
The chase continued through the Marina Bay area, with the driver allegedly committing several traffic offences while attempting to evade the police.
Collision Involving Police Patrol Car
During the pursuit, the driver stopped behind another vehicle at a traffic light junction along Bayfront Avenue.
When a police patrol car pulled up beside him, he allegedly attempted to squeeze his vehicle through the gap between the two stationary vehicles.
The manoeuvre resulted in a collision involving the driver’s door of the police patrol car and the rear right bumper of the other vehicle.
Despite the collision, the driver allegedly left the scene and continued fleeing from the police.
Multiple Red Lights Allegedly Ignored
The driver was also alleged to have driven through several red traffic lights along Marina Boulevard, Sheares Avenue and Marina Link during the pursuit.
The motorist whose vehicle was struck at Bayfront Avenue subsequently complained of back pain and was given three days of medical leave.
Following investigations, police established that the driver did not possess a valid driving licence. The vehicle was seized as part of the investigation.
Six Alleged Offences To Be Taken To Court
The man is expected to face six charges relating to his alleged actions during the incident. These include dangerous driving causing hurt, failing to stop when ordered to do so by a uniformed police officer, and driving without a valid driving licence.
He will also be charged with using a vehicle without insurance coverage, failing to stop after an accident, and failing to render assistance following the collision.
Police said offenders who commit traffic offences without valid driving licences will be dealt with firmly.
Penalties For The Alleged Traffic Offences
Under Singapore law, dangerous driving causing hurt carries a maximum penalty of a S$10,000 fine, imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
Failing to stop when directed by a uniformed police officer carries a maximum fine of S$1,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both.
Driving without a valid driving licence carries a maximum fine of S$10,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders face higher penalties, including a fine of up to S$20,000 and imprisonment of up to six years. The vehicle may also be forfeited.
Meanwhile, using a vehicle without insurance coverage carries a maximum fine of S$1,000, imprisonment of up to three months, or both. Offenders may also be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles.
Failing to stop after an accident and failing to render assistance each carry a maximum fine of S$3,000, imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both.
The case will proceed through the courts, where the allegations against the man will be dealt with in accordance with the law.