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Up to 13.5 years’ jail and lifetime driving ban sought by SG prosecutors for car driver who ran a red light at up to 134 km/h in Tampines accident that killed 2 people
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Nick Karean , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The driver, 45 years old, pleaded guilty to three charges related to the incident. A car driver faces severe penalties for a fatal collision.
A car driver faces severe penalties for a fatal collision. The driver, 45 years old, pleaded guilty to three charges related to the incident. Prosecutors and the defence agree that a lifetime ban from driving is warranted. The driver's actions resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to eight others, including children.
A sentence of up to 13.5 years in jail is being sought. The incident occurred during morning hours. Further details about the collision and the driver's actions are available.
The case involves a serious breach of traffic rules, with the driver entering a junction at high speed after the light had turned red.
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Category: safety Published: September 8, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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