Man Charged For Dangerous Driving Causing Death And Other Traffic Offences

A 34-year-old man was charged in court on 6 November 2024 for his suspected involvement in a hit-and-run case which resulted in the death of a cyclist.

On 19 December 2023 at about 5.10am, the Police were alerted to an accident involving a car and a cyclist along Nicoll Highway towards Guillemard Road. A 45-year-old male cyclist was conveyed unconscious to the hospital. The driver did not stop to render assistance to the injured cyclist, but allegedly fled the scene after the accident. He also did not report the accident to the Police within 24 hours. The cyclist later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

Through ground inquiries, and with the aid of a witness and video footages from Police cameras and the Land Transport Authority, officers from the Traffic Police established the driver's identity and arrested him within 16 hours of the accident.

The man was charged in court on 6 November 2024 for the following offences:

1. Dangerous driving as a repeat offender under Section 64(2C)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
2. Dangerous driving causing death as a repeat offender under Section 64(2)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
3. Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
4. Failing to report an accident within 24 hours under Section 84(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
5. Moving the vehicle without a police officer's authority under Section 84(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
6. Failing to render assistance to the injured under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
7. Obstructing course of justice under Section 204A of the Penal Code 1871.

The offence of dangerous driving as a repeat offender carries a fine of up to $10,000, or an imprisonment of up to two years, or both. The offender may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. The car used in the commission of the offence may be liable for forfeiture.

The offence of dangerous driving causing death as a repeat offender carries an imprisonment term between four years and 15 years; and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles for at least 10 years.

The offences of failing to stop after an accident, failing to report an accident within 24 hours, and moving the vehicle without a police officer's authority, each carries a fine of up to $1,000, or an imprisonment for a term of up to three months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent offence, each carries a fine of up to $2,000, or an imprisonment of up to six months, or both, for each of the offences.

The offence of failing to render assistance to the seriously injured carries a fine of up to $3,000, or an imprisonment of up to 12 months, or both; and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles for at least 12 months.

The offence of obstructing course of justice carries an imprisonment of up to seven years, or with fine, or both.

We urge all motorists to adhere strictly to traffic rules to keep our roads safe for everyone. Motorists who are involved in accidents must stop and render assistance, such as calling for an ambulance if medical attention is required. Leaving an accident scene without rendering assistance is a criminal offence. The Traffic Police will spare no effort to bring motorists who commit serious traffic offences and endanger the safety of other road users to justice.