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Three men, aged between 33 and 35, will be charged in court on 28 October 2025 for culpable homicide not amounting to murder following two separate fatal traffic accidents.

Case 1

On 19 December 2023 at about 5.00am, the Police were alerted to a fatal traffic 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, where he subsequently passed away. Investigations revealed that the 35-year-old driver had allegedly consumed alcohol, driven against the flow of traffic, collided into the cyclist and then fled the scene without rendering assistance. The Police identified and arrested the driver within 16 hours of the incident. The driver’s licence was immediately suspended. The driver was initially charged in court for dangerous driving causing death under Section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. After reviewing the case, the charge will be revised to an offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code 1871.

Case 2

On 14 January 2024, at about 1.54am, the Police were alerted to a fatal traffic accident involving two cars and a motorcycle along Central Expressway towards Seletar Expressway. A 31-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations revealed that both drivers were allegedly engaging in overtaking manoeuvres with each other and travelling at excessive speeds of about 170km/h and 192km/h respectively, far exceeding the prescribed speed limit of 90km/h for the road. Both drivers, aged 33 and 34, were arrested and their licences were immediately suspended. They will be charged with offences of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code 1871.

The offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term of up to 15 years, or fine, or caning, or a combination of these penalties.

The Police take a serious view of dangerous driving. Such irresponsible acts can have devastating and fatal consequences. Motorists who engage in egregious conduct will be held accountable for the consequences of their actions and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

All motorists are reminded to drive responsibly, observe traffic laws, and prioritise the safety of all road users.

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Photograph of the bicycle belonging to the male cyclist involved in the traffic accident along Nicoll Highway towards Guillemard Road on 19 December 2023.