Man arrested for suspected drug-driving after accident in Ang Mo Kio; vape found in possession
First-time drug-driving offenders face up to a year in jail, a $10,000 fine, or both.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested for suspected drug-driving following a car accident in Ang Mo Kio early on September 22, according to police reports. The incident occurred around 1:45 am on Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5, near Buangkok Green. The driver of the car was taken into custody for driving under the influence of drugs. Police stated that a vaporiser and a pod were seized from his possession, and the vaping offense has been handed over to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for further action.
Upon arrival at the scene, the Singapore Civil Defence Force assessed two individuals for injuries, but both opted not to be taken to the hospital. Ongoing investigations are underway, as per the police.
A viral image of the accident scene shows a black car straddling two lanes, with significant damage to its front end and its airbags deployed. Debris is scattered across the road.
Under the Singapore Police Force's guidelines, first-time offenders convicted of driving under the influence of drugs can face up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Repeat offenders could receive up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $20,000, and a driving disqualification. Between 2023 and 2025, there were 38 traffic accidents involving drug or etomidate use, resulting in 19 fatalities.
Nine of the fatal incidents involved etomidate, which is an anaesthetic present in e-vaporisers known as Kpods, and the remaining 10 involved only drugs. In 2025, traffic fatalities reached a 10-year high at 149, up from 142 in the previous year, and the number of injured people increased from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.
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