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Driver, passenger arrested over fatal Tampines hit-and-run crash
A 30-year-old man is set to face dangerous driving charges following a fatal hit-and-run accident in Tampines that claimed two lives. He and his 29-year-old female passenger were apprehended near West Coast Road on Friday, a day after the incident.
LSN Singapore ·
The two occupants of the vehicle involved in the collision were detained by police on Friday, marking a significant development in investigations into the fatal accident. The crash, which occurred in the Tampines area on Thursday, resulted in the deaths of a 24-year-old motorcyclist and his pillion rider, also 24.
The 30-year-old driver is expected to be charged with dangerous driving causing death, a serious offence under Singapore law. The circumstances leading to the collision and the vehicle's departure from the scene are understood to be central to the investigation.
Police investigations into the incident remain ongoing. Members of the public with information relating to the accident have been urged to contact the Traffic Police at 6547 0000 or submit details via the Police@SG mobile application.