Maserati Driver Allegedly Drove Off & Dragged Traffic Police Officer Along For 124m

2 years ago, a Traffic Police (TP) officer was dragged by a car travelling at 79 to 84km/h along the road.

He managed to get free but suffered injuries that will affect his career forever.

And now, 2 years later, the case is finally brought to court and the entire story starts coming together.

TP Officer Tries To Stop Maserati

On 17 Nov 2017, Staff Sergeant Khairulanwar Abd Kahar noticed that the driver of the Maserati, Lee Cheng Yan, wasn’t wearing his seatbelt.

He tried to stop the car but Lee refused to comply.

It was only when the lights turned red that the car stopped, and SSG Khairulanwar parked his motorcycle in the Maserati’s way.

He went to the driver’s side and Lee wound down his window.

However, when the lights turned green, Lee suddenly reversed and drove off. Unfortunately, the TP officer’s arm was trapped at the window and got dragged along for the ride.

At the time, Lee was driving at a speed between 79 and 84km/h.

SSG Khairulanwar was dragged for 124 metres before he got free and rolled to the side of the road.

Suffered Injuries that Will Hinder His Career

SSG Khairulanwar was given more than 20 days’ medical leave for his injuries, which include his knees, back and neck.

Even till today, his back hurt when he carries a heavy load.

I’m pretty sure we all know that to be a uniformed officer in Singapore, fitness is the number one priority.

SSG Khairulanwar was downgraded by the Home Team Medical Board which will affect his performance and promotion in his career.

A High-Speed Chase

A nearby class 2B motorcycle saw the incident and gave chase immediately.

The pillion rider, who was an “ex-SCDF officer”, made a call to the police to update on the location of the Maserati.

The chase took place from Bedok to Eunos, Still Road to Joo Chiat to Crane Road, Haig Road to Geylang Road (which was caught on video), Lor 23, Sims, Aljunied to Upper Aljunied, Serangoon and finally Wan Tho, where the pursuers lost sight of the car.

During the chase, Lee broke multiple traffic laws including beating red lights and driving against traffic.

Lee finally abandoned his car and threw away his shirt to evade capture. He went to a friend’s house and told him he just “ran away from the police”.

Lee was arrested by the police on 18 Nov 2017 at a housing unit at Geylang Bahru.

He Was Actually Disqualified From Driving

This wasn’t Lee’s first brush with the law. When he was stopped by TP officer SSG Khairulanwar, he was actually banned from driving.

In July 2017, he was fined $13,500 for an altered exhaust system on his car. He had also caused an accident at Orchard Road in 2016.

He also faced 59 other charges for online gambling and illegal moneylending.

Denied Being The Driver

Fast forward to today and here’s what’s going on right now: Lee said he wasn’t the driver.

SSG Khairulanwar said he could not identify his assailant as “everything has happened too fast”.

Another witness, Tay Boon Chong, who was nearby with two others when the incident happened, could not identify Lee as well.

Lee is now out on bail for $60,000 and his trial resumes today.