Man who allegedly drove under influence of etomidate, killing woman in Geylang market in 2025 charged
The prosecution is seeking 15 to 16 years' jail and up to 23 years' driving disqualification if convicted.
In July 2025, a man named Muhammad Shafiq Razali allegedly drove a rental car into a night market stall in Geylang, Singapore, killing a 67-year-old woman. Shafiq, 41, was charged on September 2 with seven counts, including driving under the influence of drugs, dangerous driving causing death, and driving without a valid licence.
He was initially granted bail at $100,000, but his bailor could not afford it, resulting in his remand until his next court date on October 9. Shafiq allegedly lost control of the car and crashed through a barrier before colliding with the stall. No insurance coverage was found for the vehicle, and Shafiq and his male passenger fled the scene.
The Ministry of Home Affairs reported an increase in accidents linked to drug and etomidate use between 2023 and 2025, with 18 involving etomidate in 2025 alone.
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