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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Driver arrested after 66-year-old woman dies in car crash at Geylang pasar malam
SINGAPORE – A man was arrested after the car he was allegedly driving crashed into a pasar malam (night market) stall in Geylang on July 11. A 66-year-old woman died in the accident. The police said they were alerted to the incident at Block 52A Circuit Road at about 11.45pm. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force paramedic. The car's driver, a 40-year-old man, was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and driving without a licence and insurance. Police investigations are ongoing. In photos posted on Facebook page SGRV Front Man on July 12, showing the aftermath of the accident, a GetGo car is seen to have rammed into the side of a flight of stairs. The car appears to have crashed into a pasar malam stall. Bits of what appear to be food remnants are seen splattered across the top and back of the car. Surrounding the car are items – including a table, styrofoam boxes and plastic bags – in a state of disarray. In a statement on July 13, GetGo said preliminary information showed the car was driven by an individual who was not an authorised user. 'This is a severe breach of our terms of service, which are designed to protect our community,' it said, adding that it is cooperating fully with the police. 'Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the deceased.' Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
CNA
2 days ago
- CNA
Driver and passenger arrested over fatal car crash at Circuit Road night market
SINGAPORE: Two men, aged 38 and 40, have been arrested over a car crash that resulted in the death of a woman at a night market stall, the police said on Monday (Jul 14). The police said they were alerted to an accident involving a rental car and a woman who was manning a stall at the night market at Block 52A Circuit Road at about 11.45pm last Friday. The 66-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic. It was reported on Sunday that the driver had been arrested over the incident. 'The 40-year-old driver did not render assistance to the injured woman, but allegedly fled the scene after the accident,' said the police. The traffic police established the driver's identity and arrested him on Saturday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver did not possess a valid driving licence. The police said in an update on Monday that the driver is assisting with investigations for dangerous driving causing death, driving a motor vehicle without a valid licence, using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage and failing to stop after an accident. They added that the 38-year-old passenger was also arrested at the scene for permitting the driver to drive without a valid licence and insurance coverage. He is believed to have rented the car. Photos posted on the Facebook page SGRV showed the aftermath of the incident, with a black GetGo car at the scene with debris strewn around it. The police reminded motorists to abide by traffic rules. Those who are involved in accidents must stop and help the road users involved, such as calling for an ambulance. 'Leaving an accident scene without rendering assistance is a criminal offence. The traffic police will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who choose to flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users.'
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Woman killed after GetGo car crashes into Geylang ‘pasar malam' stall, driver arrested for dangerous driving
SINGAPORE, July 13 — A 66-year-old woman was killed when a car crashed into a pasar malam stall at Block 52A Circuit Road in Geylang late Friday night, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old man. In a statement today, GetGo said preliminary findings indicated the car had been driven by someone who was not an authorised user. 'This is a severe breach of our terms of service, which are designed to protect our community,' the company said, as quoted by The Straits Times (ST). It added that it is working closely with the authorities and extended its condolences to the victim's family, and police investigations are ongoing. ST reported that the Singapore police were alerted to the incident at about 11.45pm, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic from the Singapore Civil Defence Force. The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death, as well as driving without a licence and insurance. Photos of the scene posted on Facebook page SGRV Front Man yesterday showed a vehicle from car-sharing platform GetGo lodged against the side of a staircase, with visible damage and what appeared to be food debris on the car. The area around the vehicle was in disarray, with items such as a table, styrofoam boxes and plastic bags strewn across the ground.
