Tampines Avenue 10 Crash: From Red Mercedes to a 59‑Year‑Old Fatality
At 11:10 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, a chaotic circus of four cars, a taxi, a motorcycle, and a red Mercedes took over the junction of Tampines Avenue 1 and 10. The scene looked straight out of a movie—until it turned into real‑life tragedy.
Dashcam Evidence Brought the Drama to Life
Shots from a nearby vehicle, now floating on social media, show the Mercedes running straight into the railing of a streetlight before catapulting into a white Toyota Yaris. The footage is brutal but priceless for what happened next.
SCDF Rescue and Hospital Transfer
- SCDF crews responded promptly and used hydraulic rescue tools to free a victim jacked in the driver’s seat.
- Five people were immediately taken to Changi General Hospital for treatment.
Police Update: The Victim’s Fate
The male driver was already unconscious by the time he was handed over to the hospital team, where he eventually passed away from his injuries. Other four men (ages 22‑38) were conscious upon arrival.
Charges and Investigation
- Police arrested a 33‑year‑old driver for dangerous driving that caused death.
- The investigation is still underway.
Reminder: Not Just One Incident
Earlier this year, in September, a seven‑vehicle pile‑up on the Pan‑Island Expressway—living up to its name—sent ten people to the hospital. That crash involved a trailer, a motorcycle, three lorries, and two cars, showing that road mishaps are a continual reminder to drive carefully.
More Shocking Road Moments
Looking back at similar news, there’s the instance where a food delivery rider got launch‑shotted by a double‑decker bus in Admiralty.
Sources: SCDF, Singapore Police Force, and a direct report from AsiaOne via [email protected].
