Suspected drunk driver rams into three cars in carpark

[hokkien]

SINGAPORE - A suspected drunk driver rammed into two cars while reversing at a carpark, and in his hurry to escape, rammed into a third car.

The incident occurred yesterday evening at the carpark located at Block 475, Jurong Street 41, at about 7.45pm.

According to the Shin Min Daily News, the 45-year-old driver of a black Lexus SUV was seen reversing into a stationary white car. He is believed to have been trying to park his car.


He made a second attempt and this time, hit a grey sedan parked beside the white car.

The driver of the white car got out to confront the driver of the Lexus, but before he could do so, the errant driver attempted to make a quick getaway.

However in his haste, he rammed into another parked car - a silver BMW, at a junction, before mounting a kerb.

An eye-witness, Mr Wu, told the Chinese daily that not wanting the Lexus driver to get away again, the driver of the white car caught up and stood in the path of the Lexus. He also made a call to the police.

Mr Wu said when the police arrived, they conducted a breathalyser test on the Lexus driver, before placing him in handcuffs.

According to a police spokersperson, the man is suspected of drink-driving and investigations are ongoing.

Mr Wu also added that he overheard the Lexus driver explaining to the driver of the white car that his Lexus was "too big" and he didn't know how to park it.

"He looked like a novice driver as the Lexus had a P-plate license and the car looked like it was only eight months old," said Mr Wu.

Residents who crowded around the scene were incredulous when they heard his excuse for the accident. Said one resident: "If he doesn't know how to control a big car, he shouldn't have bought it."

Others said the man is known for drinking heavily and coming home drunk. According to those interviewed, they avoid parking their cars next to his for fear of such accidents occurring.

 

[hokkien]

The TP says If you drink dont drive but never says if you drink dont park

 

[sta1100]

This type of KNN driver should get it to the max

 

[Barin]

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012
AsiaOne

BMW driver tries to flee after knocking down 3 pedestrians

A driver who crashed into three people in Chinatown was stopped by passers-by when he attempted to flee the scene.

The man, who was driving a light blue BMW, did not stop to assist two pedestrians and a cyclist when he rammed into them along Smith Street, near Chinatown Food Street, at around 4.25pm on Tuesday.

According to Shin Min Daily News, the driver stopped to ask the first victim if he was all right, but did not leave his vehicle.

An eyewitness told the Chinese evening daily that he continued to drive away but knocked into another man a short distance away. The victim fell to the ground. The eyewitness said the impact was so hard that his glasses flew about 2-metres away.

The driver did not stop the car, continued driving and in less than 200 metres, knocked into a middle-aged man on a bicycle.

After crashing into three people, the driver attempted to flee the scene but was stopped by people who had witnessed the accidents.

"We immediately gave chase and managed to stop him near South Bridge Road," said a 20-year-old man known only as Mr Yang.

He told Shin Min Daily News that the driver did not want to get out of his car and when he did so, he attempted to run.

"We knocked on his window and told him to get out, but he refused. When he finally did so, he tried to run away but my boss and I managed to stop him."

Mr Yang said they questioned the driver, asking him if he knew he knocked into three people. The driver replied that he did not know and insisted on leaving as he was rushing for a meeting at 4.30pm.

Mr Yang also said there was no alcohol smell within the car but he saw a bag of coloured pills.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said two of the victims were sent to Singapore General Hospital.

They were both conscious. One of the victims, a 30-year-old man, had injuries on his left leg, and the other victim, a 50-year-old man had shoulder pains.

Shin Min Daily News understands that the third victim was not sent to hospital. He had told medics and the police that he was fine and left the scene.

Police have confirmed the incidents and the driver is assisting them in investigations.

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[hokkien]

His license melt liao, what a waste

 

[ashleygreen]

I say that all drivers getting into their cars - must be RESPONSIBLE bcoz their vehicles can kill innocent ppl on the roads.