SINGAPORE: A policeman on patrol duty was driving a police vehicle when it collided with a car in January.
On Wednesday (Dec 17), Pua Peng Siang, 31, who is an assistant superintendent, was charged with causing grievous hurt to a female passenger of the car by driving without considering the other road users.
Details about the police vehicle and the 54-year-old woman’s injuries were not disclosed in court documents.
Responding to queries from The Straits Times, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that Pua has since been redeployed to perform administrative duties.
An SPF spokesperson added: “Following the accident, (he) immediately rendered assistance to the injured party… and called for an ambulance.
“(SPF officers) are expected to exercise the utmost care for the safety of the public when carrying out their duties… We are unable to comment further as court proceedings are ongoing.”
According to court documents, Pua was driving the police vehicle along Cassia Link towards Old Airport Road at around 10.20pm on Jan 22 when he allegedly changed lanes to make an unauthorised U-turn.
The vehicle collided with the car soon after.
Pua is expected to plead guilty on Jan 26, 2026.
If convicted of causing grievous hurt to another person by driving a vehicle without considering the other road users, a first-time offender can be jailed for up to two years, fined up to S$5,000 or both.
A repeat offender can be jailed for up to four years, fined up to $10,000 or both. - The Straits Times/ANN
