SINGAPORE – The driver who fled after an accident with a cyclist on a power-assisted bicycle (PAB) has been charged with a slew of offences including dangerous driving causing death.
Muhammad Mustaqim Ismail, 35, allegedly abandoned the car he was driving before fleeing from the scene of the crash at the junction of Tampines Avenue 7 and Tampines Street 42.
The accident on Nov 24 at around 2.30pm left the 67-year-old cyclist with serious injuries. He later died at the hospital.
On Nov 28, Mustaqim was handed eight charges that included driving without a valid driving licence and taking away a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
He also faces a charge for failing to report the accident to the police within 24 hours.
According to charge sheets, Mustaqim allegedly failed to conform to the red light signal along Tampines Avenue 7, resulting in a collision with the cyclist, Mr Taha Moon, who had the right of way while travelling from Tampines Street 42.
He is also accused of failing to provide assistance to the cyclist after the crash.
Mustaqim was arrested on Nov 26, two days after the accident.
In court on Nov 28, the prosecution said Mustaqim should not be offered bail as he is a high flight-risk individual.
