The 18-year-old driver of a van involved in a fatal accident along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on 31 Dec 2023 has been arrested.
The New Year’s Eve tragedy claimed the life of the van’s passenger, Michael Ong, who was just 21.
Police are now investigating the driver for driving without a licence.
Following the accident on 31 Dec, the van driver was conveyed conscious to the hospital to receive medical attention.
Since then, the police have arrested the 18-year-old for careless driving, reported The Straits Times (ST).
According to 8world News, the authorities are also investigating the teen for driving without a valid licence.
Police investigations are ongoing.
Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Michael’s sister said that her brother didn’t know the van driver.
Michael and his girlfriend had apparently found the driver on an informal ride-hitching platform on Telegram.
Since such vans generally cannot be used as private-hire vehicles, it’s believed that the driver was providing illegal pick-up and drop-off services.
Michael was the youngest child in his family. The 21-year-old was serving his National Service (NS), which was due to end in May.
Source: Shin Min Daily News
Thereafter, his family had planned to travel overseas together, to experience snow for the first time.
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Passengers were seen screaming and flying off their seats as the plane dropped 8,300 feet.
Both parties, aged 70 and 60, are assisting with police investigations for intentional harassment.
The fire involved the engine compartment, SCDF said.
Localised flash floods typically subside within an hour, PUB said.
The police do not currently suspect foul play.
The victim is in critical condition.