A 33-year-old man will be charged in court on 27 August 2025 for a case of dangerous driving and hit-and-run offences which resulted in one fatality.
On 20 August 2025 at about 10.05pm, the Police were alerted to an accident involving a rental car and a tow truck along Lavender Street towards Balestier Road, before the junction of King George’s Avenue. The 57-year-old male tow truck driver was conveyed unconscious to the hospital where he subsequently passed away. The 33-year-old male car driver did not render assistance to the injured man and fled the scene immediately after the accident. He also did not report the accident to the Police within 24 hours.
Through extensive ground inquiries and with the aid of Police cameras, the Traffic Police (TP) established the car driver’s identity and arrested him on 25 August 2025. His driving licence has also been suspended with immediate effect.
The man will be charged in court for the following offences:
- Dangerous driving causing death under Section 64(1)(a) read with Section 64(2) punishable under Section 64(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
- Failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961;
- Failing to report the accident under Section 84(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961; and
- Failing to render assistance under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961
The offence of dangerous driving causing death under Section 64(1)(a) read with Section 64(2) of the Road Traffic Act carries a jail term of up to eight years and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.
The offences of failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, failing to report the accident under Section 84(2) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, and failing to render assistance under Section 84(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 each carry a fine of up to $3,000, a jail term of up to 12 months, or both. Offenders may be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles for at least 12 months.
TP would like to remind motorists to always abide by traffic laws to keep our roads safe for everyone. Motorists who are involved in accidents must stop and render assistance to the road users involved, such as calling for an ambulance to provide medical attention to the victim. Leaving an accident scene without rendering assistance is a criminal offence. TP will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who choose to flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 August 2025 @ 11:53 PM