PUBLISHED ONSeptember 01, 2026 8:33 AMBYSean LerA 41-year-old man, who rammed into a Geylang pasar malam (night market) in July last year and caused the death of a 66-year-old woman, will be charged in court on Wednesday (Sept 2) for driving under the influence of etomidate and dangerous driving causing death.
Last year, AsiaOne reported that the man allegedly drove a rental car without a valid driving licence and insurance coverage.
Investigations later established that he had lost control of the car, which surged forward and crashed through a carpark barrier before crossing the two-lane Pipit Road, said the police in a press release on Sept 1.
The car then mounted a road kerb before colliding into a stall at the Block 52A Circuit Road pasar malam.
The crash resulted in the death of a 66-year-old female stall attendant at the scene.
The man was also found to have not rendered assistance to the injured woman, but instead, fled the scene after the accident.
He was subsequently arrested and found to have used a vaporiser containing etomidate before driving.
His then-38-year-old passenger, who had rented the car for the man, was also arrested for allowing him to drive a rented car without a valid licence and insurance coverage, said the police then.
However, no further action will be taken against the 38-year-old as he has since died from an unrelated road traffic accident.
The 41-year-old man faces a total of seven charges:
Police reiterated in its statement that driving under the influence of drugs, psychoactive substances, intoxicating substances or alcohol is an extremely dangerous and irresponsible act that puts the lives of all road users at grave risk.
They reminded motorists to abide by traffic laws, hold a valid driving licence for the correct class for the vehicle which they and operating, and to stop and render assistance if involved in an accident.
"The Police will take firm action against motorists who drive under the influence of drugs, psychoactive substances, intoxicating substances or alcohol.
"Motorists must not drive if they are under the influence of any substance that impairs their ability to drive safely," the police said.
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