Police will charge three drivers over two separate fatal crashes. In the first case, two men (33 and 34) allegedly overtook each other at 170–192 km/h along the CTE toward SLE at 1:54am on Jan 14, 2024, leading to a collision that killed a 31-year-old motorcyclist. Both were arrested at the scene and had their licences immediately suspended.
In a second case, a 35-year-old driver on Dec 19, 2023 along Nicoll Highway allegedly drove against traffic after consuming alcohol, struck a 45-year-old cyclist, and fled without rendering aid. He was identified and arrested within 16 hours; his licence was also suspended.
After a review by police with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, the drivers are expected to be charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The offence carries up to 15 years’ jail, fines, caning, or a combination of these penalties.
Editor’s Note: Please do not drive dangerously at such high speeds. Singapore is a small country. An innocent life was lost.
Further update after the article from Mothership (Oct 28, 2025):
Singaporean Man Charged with Culpable Homicide After Drunk Driving Crash Kills Cyclist
A 34-year-old Singaporean, Tan Yong Ren, has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder after a hit-and-run collision that killed 45-year-old British cyclist Basra Rajan Singh on Nicoll Highway in December 2023.
Tan allegedly drank alcohol, drove against traffic, and dozed off momentarily before crashing head-on into the cyclist around 5 a.m.. CCTV footage showed the victim trying to avoid the oncoming car before being thrown off his bicycle.
Tan fled the scene without rendering assistance and failed to report the accident within 24 hours. He was identified and arrested within the same day through police and Land Transport Authority camera footage.
He originally faced seven charges, including dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop, and obstructing justice, but prosecutors upgraded the main charge to culpable homicide after further review.
Court documents revealed that Tan is a repeat offender, previously convicted in 2012 for causing death and grievous hurt by rash and negligent acts.
If convicted, Tan faces up to 20 years in jail, fines, caning, or a combination of these penalties. The case is pending a later court date.
