2024 Tampines chain collision that killed 2: Prosecution asking for up to 13.5 years' jail for man, 45
Syafie wrote a letter to the victims and their family members to express his apologies for causing pain, grief and loss.
In April 2024, a chain collision occurred in Tampines, Singapore, resulting in the deaths of two people. Driver Muhammad Syafie Bin Ismail, 45, was the cause of the accident. He pleaded guilty on August 6, 2026, to three charges: dangerous driving causing death, causing grievous hurt, and causing hurt. The prosecution is seeking up to 13.5 years in jail for Syafie, citing the damage to five vehicles, repair costs, and the victims' insurance claims.
The defense attorney requested between seven-and-a-half and eight years in jail, with a lifetime driving ban. Syafie had previously served as a Quranic teacher with Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) but was suspended shortly before the incident. Syafie admitted his lapse in judgment and expressed deep remorse. The victims included a 17-year-old student and a 57-year-old woman, both of whom tragically died.
Other victims sustained severe injuries, some requiring multiple surgeries, and some developed post-traumatic stress disorder. Syafie had a history of traffic violations, including a careless driving violation in April 2022.
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