A 43-year-old man was charged on 27 October after allegedly colliding with a police car and another vehicle during a chase around Marina Bay.
Shaiful Ridzwan Abdul Razak faces six charges. His bail review is scheduled for 3 November.
Allegedly Sped Away From Police Checks
In a statement on 26 October, police said officers approached a car while patrolling Raffles Boulevard at about 3.05am on 25 October.
The driver allegedly moved the car forward, making the officers step out of its path, before accelerating away. Officers then pursued him.
At a traffic light junction along Bayfront Avenue, the driver stopped behind another vehicle. When a police patrol car came alongside, he allegedly attempted to drive through the gap between the two vehicles.
His car allegedly struck the patrol car’s driver’s door and the other vehicle’s rear right bumper before leaving the scene.
The other driver suffered back pain and received three days of medical leave, police said.
Six Charges Include Dangerous Driving Causing Hurt
Police said the driver also allegedly went through several red lights along Marina Boulevard, Sheares Avenue and Marina Link during the pursuit.
Investigations found that he did not hold a valid driving licence. Police seized the car.
The six charges are:
- Dangerous driving causing hurt.
- Failing to stop when ordered by a police officer in uniform.
- Driving without a valid driving licence.
- Using a vehicle without insurance coverage.
- Failing to stop after an accident.
- Failing to render assistance after an accident.
