Motorist Arrested After Fatal Accident on Cantonment Road
Who was caught—and when
- 44‑year‑old driver left the scene after the crash and was nabbed on Friday (five days later) for failing to render assistance.
- 25‑year‑old Maserati driver slapped with a dangerous‑driving charge after his car was found on the wrong side of the road.
The Two‑Stage Crash That Changed a Life
Picture this: Eve. The scene was chaotic from the get‑go. An electric‑bike rider, Madam Ong, was out for a quick run to her shop when a 25‑year‑old Maserati sputtered onto the wrong side of the lane, ripping her out of the flow of traffic.
And just when the dust was settling, a yellow car—unsure of the last scene—hit the fallen e‑bike again, dragging the 69‑year‑old Madam Ong several metres before the police finally arrived.
Timing and Identity
The incident happened at around 5.50am on Sunday along Cantonment Road, stretching toward Keppel Road. A paramedic on the scene marked the e‑bike rider dead on site.
All About Madam Ong
- Age 69, a single mother with two daughters.
- Riding her e‑bike at Pinnacle@ Duxton on the way to her little grocery shop in Chinatown.
- Haven’t missed a single commute cycle for 30 years—her wheels hardly ever failed.
- Financially stable, but had taken part‑time gigs (cleaning, laundry) to keep herself busy and support her family.
Her niece, who asked to remain anonymous, remembered her aunt as “strong, independent, kind, thrifty but generous.”
Family Plans and Legal Moves
By Monday, her family told the Straits Times they were ready to challenge the two drivers in court. It’s a small town, but the stakes are huge—justice for a beloved aunt.
Investigation Status
Investigations are still underway; the police are piecing together the exact sequence of events and who’s liable.
Though the headlines call it a tragic accident, the truth is a heartbreaking reminder that the ring‑down of a single moment can shatter a life. All eyes remain on the bustling Cantonment Road as the case dives deeper.
