The 30-year-old driver accused of fleeing a fatal crash on Tampines Avenue 12 was charged with nine offences on 31 October, including dangerous driving causing death.
Muhammad Zulfiqar Abdul Aziz was denied bail and remanded for investigations. He is due back in court on 27 November.
The court also imposed a gag order protecting the identities of the motorcyclist and his wife, who died following the collision.
Nine Charges Over Driving And Vehicle Offences
Zulfiqar faces the following charges:
- Dangerous driving causing death.
- Dangerous driving causing hurt.
- Driving while disqualified, as a repeat offender.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to render assistance after an accident.
- Using a motor vehicle without insurance coverage.
- Using a deregistered vehicle.
- Using a vehicle without a licence.
- Displaying a false licence plate.
The charges concern both his alleged conduct during and after the crash, and the vehicle he allegedly used.
Bail Refused And Victims’ Identities Protected
Bail was denied because the judge considered him a flight risk, The Straits Times reported.
The gag order prohibits publication of the deceased couple’s identities. 8world reported that the order was issued because they leave behind a six-year-old child.
Two Died After The 29 October Collision
The crash happened at about 10:35pm on 29 October along Tampines Avenue 12 and involved two cars and a motorcycle.
The motorcyclist and his wife, who was riding pillion, were both 24. Both were unconscious when they were brought to hospital, where they later died.
The driver of the second car, a woman aged 25, was also taken to hospital and was conscious at the time.
According to the police, Zulfiqar left his car behind and fled with his passenger, a 29-year-old woman, without helping anyone hurt in the crash.
Using police camera and CCTV footage along with ground enquiries, officers established who the two were. They were arrested near West Coast Road on 30 October.
