A 34-year-old man has been arrested for suspected drink driving following a fatal hit-and-run accident near Suntec City that claimed the life of a 43-year-old pedestrian. The incident occurred on the morning of October 13, 2024, at the junction of Temasek Avenue and Raffles Boulevard, according to the Singapore Police Force.
Details of the Fatal Collision
Emergency services were alerted to the accident at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, paramedics found a 43-year-old man lying motionless on the road. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic, as reported by The Straits Times.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was struck by a car while crossing the road. The driver allegedly fled the scene immediately after the impact, failing to render assistance or stop to identify themselves.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Following a police investigation, authorities identified and arrested a 34-year-old male driver in connection with the case. The police confirmed the man is being investigated for several offenses, including:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Careless driving causing death.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to render assistance to an injured person.
If convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, the driver faces a fine of up to a significant amount, a jail term of up to one year, or both, under the Road Traffic Act. Penalties for failing to stop and assist after a fatal accident can result in further imprisonment for up to three years or a fine for first-time offenders.
Community Response
The victim’s family and friends have publicly appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashboard camera footage of the incident to come forward. The appeal, widely shared across local social media platforms, seeks to assist the Traffic Police in their ongoing inquiry to establish the sequence of events.
The Singapore Police Force continues to process evidence collected from the scene and surrounding traffic surveillance cameras. Authorities have reminded motorists that failing to stop after an accident is a serious criminal offense and that they are obligated by law to provide assistance to anyone injured on the road.
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