Marina Bay pursuit: Singapore driver fleeing traffic police crashes into two vehicles, faces six charges

On October 27, 2026, a 43-year-old man will face court charges for multiple traffic violations near Marina Bay. The incident began on October 25, 2026, around 3:05 am, when police officers patrolling Raffles Boulevard stopped a car for a routine check. The driver, rather than stopping, accelerated away, leading to a pursuit.

As the pursuit continued, the driver stopped behind another vehicle at a traffic light on Bayfront Avenue. When a police vehicle approached, the driver tried to squeeze between the stationary car and the police vehicle, colliding with the police car's door and the other vehicle's rear bumper. The driver then fled the scene.

During the chase, the driver disregarded multiple red lights, including on Marina Boulevard, Sheares Avenue, and the Marina Link. The accident caused the driver of the stationary vehicle to suffer back pain and take three days of medical leave. Upon investigation, it was found that the driver lacked a valid driver's license, and the vehicle was subsequently seized.

The man will be charged with several offenses: dangerous driving causing hurt, failing to stop when ordered by a police officer in uniform, driving without a valid license, using a vehicle without insurance, failing to stop after an accident, and failing to render assistance after an accident. Penalties for these offenses range from fines of up to S$10,000 or jail terms of up to three years.

Repeat offenders could face fines of up to S$20,000 and jail terms of up to six years. The police emphasized that those committing traffic offenses without valid licenses will be dealt with strictly, and the vehicle may be forfeited. Using a vehicle without insurance could result in a fine of up to S$1,000, disqualification from driving, or both.

Finally, failing to stop after an accident or failing to render assistance after an accident carries fines of up to S$3,000 and jail terms of up to 12 months.