Kallang Bahru accident: Man to face weapons, traffic charges

The suspect, 36, had driven erratically and collided with the taxi, which was travelling in the opposite direction, the police said, citing preliminary investigations.

They added that he obstructed traffic by abandoning his car and fled the scene before the police arrived.

Suspected drugs, drug-related items, vapes and a knuckleduster were found in the car and seized as case exhibits, said the police.

The man was subsequently arrested, and two knives, believed to belong to him, were also seized during the arrest.

He is expected to be charged with possession of a scheduled weapon, unauthorised possession of weapons, driving while under the influence of a drug, dangerous driving causing hurt, driving without a valid driving licence, leaving a vehicle causing obstruction, and using a motor vehicle without insurance

The suspected drug-related and vape-related offences have been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and the Health Sciences Authority respectively, said the police.

The man will also be investigated by the CNB for the possession and consumption of controlled drugs, and the possession of drug paraphernalia.