SINGAPORE – During morning rush hour on a weekday, a lorry driver abruptly stopped his vehicle in the middle of the PIE and opened his door, causing a motorcycle and car to crash.
The motorcyclist and pillion rider were thrown off the motorcycle after it crashed into the lorry’s door and hit a car.
When the police questioned the lorry driver, Chua Thiong How, he initially denied opening the door.
It was only later that he admitted to lying, saying he was scared and trying to protect himself.
On Sept 24, Chua, 54, was jailed for six weeks and disqualified from driving for three years. He pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt by a rash act and driving without reasonable consideration.
Another charge for causing hurt by a rash act was taken into consideration for sentencing.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Andrew Ng told the court Chua had a poor driving record with a slew of traffic offences over the course of more than a decade, including speeding and beating the red light on several occasions.
The incident happened at around 8.20am on Oct 14, 2025.
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