Driver arrested after fatal Jalan Besar accident
A 31-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving causing death after a pedestrian died in a May 17 accident.
May 18, 2026
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Source: straitstimes.com
SINGAPORE – A 31-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving causing death, following the death of a pedestrian in an accident on May 17.
Responding to queries from The Straits Times, the police said they were alerted at around 12.30pm to the accident along Jalan Besar, near the junction with Kitchener Road. The pedestrian, a 63-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
The driver, a 31-year-old man, was arrested at the scene. Police investigations are ongoing.
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When did the accident happen?
The accident occurred on May 17, 2026, at around 12.30pm.
Where did the accident take place?
The accident happened along Jalan Besar, near the junction with Kitchener Road in Singapore.
What charges does the driver face?
The 31-year-old driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death, and police investigations are ongoing.
