Tragic Crash in Singapore Leaves a Tiny Life Lost
Last year in Bukit Batok, a man named Sai Mee Chun found himself at the center of a heartbreaking traffic blunder. He was behind the wheel of a housemate’s car – a self‑confessed speedster – and the vehicle slammed into a four‑year‑old girl, Eleanor Tan Si Xuan, who didn’t survive the hit.
What Went Down
- Eleanor’s Story: The little girl was walking across a road where she shouldn’t have been – a classic case of “jaywalking gone wrong.”
- Unfortunate Witness: The family’s Myanmar maid, Ms. Su Su Hlaing (38), was also present, adding another layer of hurt to the family’s loss.
- Driving Dossier: Sai Mee Chun, 54, who’s currently out of work, is feared for his reckless driving that led to a fatal accident.
Legal Aftermath
On Thursday, Dec 6, the court called out the driver’s negligence. Under Singapore’s traffic laws, he was handed a six‑week jail term and a five‑year disqualification badge for all vehicle categories. He also faced a possible extra charge for grievous hurt to the maid, though that count clouded the sentencing.
Should the punishment have been steeper, the laws allow up to a two‑year imprisonment and a hefty fine if the driving is deemed as causing death by negligence.
Current Status
- He’s out on a $10,000 bail.
- At the State Courts, he’ll pay his dues starting Dec 17, surrendering to commence the eight‑day jail stint.
In the end, while the legal system has its checks and balances, the families left behind still carry the heavy heartache of a child’s loss.
