Cement mixer driver involved in Tampines accident charged
16 Jul 2013|4,050 views
The Straits Times has reported that the cement mixer driver involved in the fatal crash in Tampines, which claimed the lives of two brothers, has been charged.
Munir Mohd Naim, 57, is claiming trial to causing the deaths of Nigel Yap Yew Cheong, 13, and Donavan Yap Teck Siong, seven, by a negligent act at the traffic light cross junction of Tampines Avenue 9 and Tampines Street 45 on 28th January 2013.
Munir Mohd allegedly failed to keep a proper lookout while making a left turn from Tampines Avenue 9 into Street 45 when the traffic light was showing 'green' in his favour.
According to The Straits Times, the charge stated that the pedestrian traffic light was showing a 'green man' when the collision occurred.
Munir Mohd's bail has been extended until 23rd July when his case will come up for mention again.
If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to two years or a fine, or both.
The Straits Times has reported that the cement mixer driver involved in the fatal crash in Tampines, which claimed the lives of two brothers, has been charged.
Munir Mohd Naim, 57, is claiming trial to causing the deaths of Nigel Yap Yew Cheong, 13, and Donavan Yap Teck Siong, seven, by a negligent act at the traffic light cross junction of Tampines Avenue 9 and Tampines Street 45 on 28th January 2013.
Munir Mohd allegedly failed to keep a proper lookout while making a left turn from Tampines Avenue 9 into Street 45 when the traffic light was showing 'green' in his favour.
According to The Straits Times, the charge stated that the pedestrian traffic light was showing a 'green man' when the collision occurred.
Munir Mohd's bail has been extended until 23rd July when his case will come up for mention again.
If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to two years or a fine, or both.
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