Six to be charged with dangerous driving resulting in 2 related accidents in 2024

Preliminary investigations revealed that the cars had been speeding along the CTE towards the AYE, reaching speeds of up to 176kmh – nearly double the 90kmh speed limit.

After exiting the expressway, the vehicles continued driving dangerously towards Orchard Road, resulting in two separate accidents.

In the first accident, a 21-year-old male driver lost control of his vehicle while travelling along Stamford Road.

He swerved sharply to the right, mounted the kerb and crashed into a traffic light pole and a directional sign before the car overturned onto a grass verge.

The driver and his 21-year-old male passenger were injured and taken to hospital.

The second accident occurred shortly after.

A 33-year-old male driver from the same group suddenly slowed due to the first crash, causing a 27-year-old male driver behind him to collide with the rear of his vehicle. Both drivers were injured but declined to be taken to hospital.

Through follow-up investigations, Traffic Police officers established the identities of all six drivers and arrested them. Their driving licences were immediately suspended and their vehicles seized as case exhibits.

Under the Road Traffic Act, the offence of dangerous driving carries a fine of up to $5,000, a jail term of up to 12 months, or both. When hurt is caused, the penalties increase to a fine of up to $10,000, a jail term of up to two years, or both.

Offenders may also be disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles.