Singapore police chase ends with BMW overturning in Little India, driver to face charges

On Saturday morning, November 7, a man in Little India was apprehended following a police chase that concluded with his BMW SUV rolling over at a road intersection. The police released a statement later that morning announcing that the 33-year-old suspect will face charges for causing injury on purpose through dangerous behavior and for failing to provide a breath sample.

The victim sustained injuries after being assaulted with a sharp object by the suspect along River Valley Road around 8:35 PM the previous day. The victim was rushed to the hospital conscious, while the suspect fled the scene afterward. Police officers on patrol spotted the BMW SUV at approximately 12:05 AM along Tessensohn Road, and signaled the driver to pull over. Instead of stopping, the suspect allegedly accelerated and continued to evade capture.

A video obtained by AsiaOne shows the BMW SUV navigating through the junction of Race Course Road and Birch Road, colliding with a white private-hire vehicle. The impact caused the BMW SUV to overturn and come to rest on the road divider. At the scene at around 12:50 AM, multiple police vehicles, including expressway patrol cars, patrol motorcycles, ambulances, and fast response cars, had amassed to aid in medical treatment and the investigation.

The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) noted that the front left passenger side of the BMW was badly damaged, while the PHV's front left bumper was partially dislodged.

Following the incident, the PHV driver and his two female passengers aged between 29 and 42 were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital conscious. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old suspect was arrested on the spot and transported to Changi General Hospital conscious. Law enforcement and SCDF officials confirmed the discovery of alcohol cans, including beer and vodka, as well as various sharp objects, including scissors, a penknife, and what appeared to be two letter opener knives, during their search of the overturned vehicle.

The 33-year-old will be formally charged in court on Saturday morning with the offense of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous means under the Penal Code, and failure to provide a breath specimen under the Road Traffic Act. The police emphasized that they will not tolerate such violent acts and will pursue those who blatantly disregard the law. They also cautioned motorists to obey the instructions of police officers and adhere to traffic regulations to ensure road safety for all.