Driver charged with causing death of pump attendant was allegedly under influence of drugs
Ray Png AZ was on Aug 8 handed a total of eight charges for several traffic offences.
A 22-year-old man, Ray Png AZ, has been charged with the death of a pump attendant after allegedly driving a deregistered vehicle under the influence of drugs. On August 8th, Png faced eight charges, including driving without a valid license, driving without due care and attention causing death, and driving under the influence of drugs.
The incident occurred around 3:55 am on August 6th at an Esso petrol station in Upper Changi Road North. Reports state that the driver abruptly reversed his vehicle while a 69-year-old pump attendant was about to refuel it, striking the attendant who then fell and hit his head on the ground. The attendant was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Png abandoned his vehicle and fled the scene with his female passenger, both later arrested. The woman is being investigated for consuming a controlled drug and aiding the driver. Deregistered vehicles are said to pose significant dangers due to lack of insurance coverage and potential safety non-compliance. Convictions for various charges can result in fines, imprisonment, license disqualification, and vehicle forfeiture. Png's case is set for a pre-trial conference on August 28th.
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