On May 21, 2025, the Singapore Police Force announced that six motorists, aged between 30 and 79, will be charged in court for their alleged involvement in multiple hit and run incidents. The charges stem from a series of accidents that occurred between August 2024 and January 2025, with one individual facing nine charges related to three separate incidents.
Details of the Incidents
The following outlines the specifics of each case involving the motorists:
- Incident on January 2, 2025:
- A 30-year-old man driving a van collided with another car while changing lanes, subsequently hitting a taxi and another van without stopping.
- Charges:
- Driving without due care and attention.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to render assistance to the drivers of the damaged vehicles.
- Incident on December 9, 2024:
- A 38-year-old man changed lanes on Airport Road, colliding with a motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries. He did not stop to assist the injured rider.
- Charges:
- Driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to render assistance to the injured motorcyclist.
- Incident on November 19, 2024:
- A 55-year-old woman ran a red light on Sims Avenue, colliding with a motorcyclist who was seriously injured. She left the scene without assisting the victim.
- Charges:
- Dangerous driving causing grievous hurt.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to report the accident within 24 hours.
- Failing to render assistance to the injured motorcyclist.
- Moving her vehicle without lawful authority.
- Incident on September 22, 2024:
- A 39-year-old man driving a van collided with a cyclist, causing serious injuries. He also left the scene without providing assistance.
- Charges:
- Driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to render assistance to the injured cyclist.
- Moving his vehicle without lawful authority.
- Incident on September 7, 2024:
- A 48-year-old man crashed into a lamp post and abandoned his vehicle at the scene.
- Charges:
- Driving without due care and attention.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Causing his vehicle to remain in a dangerous position.
- Incident on August 6, 2024:
- A 79-year-old man collided with a motorcyclist, leaving the scene without assisting the injured party.
- Charges:
- Driving without due care and attention causing grievous hurt.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to render assistance to the injured motorcyclist.
Legal Consequences
The penalties for these offences are severe. For instance, dangerous driving causing grievous hurt can result in a jail term of one to five years, along with disqualification from driving for at least eight years. Other charges, such as failing to stop after an accident or failing to render assistance, can also lead to significant fines and imprisonment.
Public Safety Reminder
The Singapore Police Force emphasizes the importance of road safety and the legal obligation of motorists to stop and assist in the event of an accident. Leaving the scene without providing assistance is a criminal offence, and the Traffic Police are committed to enforcing traffic laws to ensure the safety of all road users.
For further information and updates, the public is encouraged to stay informed through official channels.