A damaged car at a traffic junction between Tampines Ave 1 and Tampines Ave 4 on Apr 22, 2024. The offences under the Road Traffic Act include dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing hurt, the police said late on Wednesday.Police investigations are ongoing for other potential offences.
Those found guilty of dangerous driving face a fine of up to S$5,000, a jail term of up to 12 months, or both. CNA understands that the 42-year-old was driving the black Saab that was caught on dashcam footage speeding and sideswiping a white car before a junction.In an earlier statement in response to media queries, the police said the man was arrested after he was discharged from hospital on Wednesday. His driving licence was also suspended with immediate effect.
"There have been a number of multi-vehicle accidents lately but the recent cases in Tampines and on the PIE on Apr 22 have deeply affected those involved and the wider Singaporean community."