Teenager’s Wreck: A Late‑Night Drink‑Driving Mishap on Teck Whye Avenue
When the clock struck 1:08 a.m., a 17‑year‑old driver crossed a fatal line. In the predawn gloom of Wednesday, December 19, the youngster was caught drink‑driving after colliding with a street railing and then a tree. No licence? No passengers? Just him, a car, and a night that turned sour.
Witnessing the Chaos
Raj, a friend found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. He’d been sipping drinks at a nearby coffee shop when the scream cut through the quiet night. “It was Rocky‑Hill Block 4—” he told us. “The screech lasted for a few heart‑beats, and everyone had to stop and see what went down.”
- The vehicle came crashing in at high speed.
- It skidded, hit the central divider, and the front bumper flew off.
- Near a pedestrian crossing—thankfully empty at that moment—it went on to hit a tree.
- It finally landed on the grass, belly‑up.
Raj captured the aftermath on video and shared it, even dialling the police straight away. The authorities swooped in, and the teenager was arrested for drink‑driving over a mile later.
Police Report
The police claimed they received the call at 1:08 a.m. and immediately enacted the arrest. The investigation is ongoing, but it’s clear: a youthful rider without a licence ran the line and suffered the consequences.
It’s a stark reminder that the road is no playground, even when the moon is high and the city’s lights are dim. One misstep, a flourish from a simple pub snack, and the whole world is upside‑down.
