Breaking news Police investigations reveal Dr Ionescu was driver of car that hit 3

[Watchman]

Police investigations reveal Dr Ionescu was driver of car that hit 3 people in Dec
By Shaffiq Alkhatib, Channel NewsAsia |
Posted: 27 January 2010 1430 hrs

File picture of Singapore policemen

SINGAPORE: Police investigations have revealed that Romanian diplomat, Dr Silviu Ionescu, was the driver of a car that was involved in a hit-and-run accident on December 15 last year.

The accident resulted in the death of 30-year-old Singapore permanent resident, Tong Kok Wai, and injured two others.

Deputy Principal Senior State Counsel Lau Wing Yum told the Coroner's Court on Wednesday that the state will "lead evidence that 49-year-old Dr Ionescu is criminally concerned in causing Mr Tong's death".

The court heard that the car from the Romanian Embassy hit Mr Tong and another pedestrian, 24-year-old Bong Hwee Haw, as they were crossing the road at a traffic junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Bangkit Road, at around 3.10am on December 15.

Instead of stopping, the car sped off. It hit 18-year-old Muhammad Haris Abu Talib at the next controlled junction.

Mr Lau told the State Coroner Victor Yeo that the traffic lights were in favour of the pedestrians in both instances.

Mr Lau also said that Dr Ionescu made a 999 call about 30 minutes after the accidents to report that the car, a black Audi, had been stolen. Police investigations, however, revealed that the car wasn't stolen.

The vehicle was recovered at around 11am that day, locked and abandoned at 21 Sungei Kadut Avenue.

Mr Lau said the right side of the car front windscreen was smashed. The front bonnet and the driver's door were dented.

Dr Ionescu left Singapore for Romania on December 18 - as he said that he was seeking treatment for health problems.

All three pedestrians who were involved in the accidents were sent to the National University Hospital.

However, Mr Tong, who suffered fractures to his right leg and skull, succumbed to his injuries and died on Christmas Day - 10 days after the accident. His widow, Yenny Young, has engaged prominent criminal lawyer, Subhas Anandan.

Mr Bong has engaged a team led by N Srinivasan from Hoh Law Corporation. He wants to be compensated for the injuries he sustained.

Mr Srinivasan told reporters that his client, who has already returned to Sarawak, incurred hospital bills amounting to nearly S$50,000.

The pre-inquiry conference for this case will be held on February 24.

The coroner's inquiry will begin on March 3. At least 35 witnesses will be called at the inquiry.

 

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ROMANIAN CAR CRASH
Hit-and-run inquest March
By Elena Chong

The victim, Mr Tong Kok Wai and Madam Yenny Young in their wedding photo. -- PHOTO: SHINMIN

AT LEAST 35 witnesses will be called at a coroner's inquiry into the death of a hotel assistant manager who was run over by a Romanian diplomat's car in December.

The inquiry into the death of Malaysian Tong Kok Wai, 30, a Singapore permanent resident, will be held from March 3 to 10.

Mr Tong died on Christmas Day - 10 days after a hit-and-run accident at Bukit Panjang - after he was taken off life support.

The newly-wed and Malaysian waiter Bong Hwee Haw, 24, were walking on the pedestrian crossing at the junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Bangkit Road at about 3.10am on Dec 15 when they were hit by an embassy car. The car sped off and hit an 18-year-old student at the next controlled junction.

Principal Senior State Counsel Lau Wing Yum revealed this in court on Wednesday while giving a brief summary of what happened that fateful day.

He said the Romanian charge d'affaires, Dr Silviu Ionescu, 49, reported the loss of his car at 3.40am that day. The car, with its front windscreen smashed and bonnet dented, was found locked and abandoned at Sungei Kadut Avenue later that day.

 

[Watchman]

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Diplomat was the driver


By Elena Chong

POLICE on Wednesday said they have evidence to show that Romanian Charge d'Affaires Silviu Ionescu was the driver of the car involved in a hit-and-run accident that left one person dead and two others injured last month.

In rare proceedings held on Wednesday, Principal Senior State Counsel Lau Wing Yum told State Coroner Victor Yeo that Dr Ionescu, 49, beat two red lights and hit three pedestrians while driving an Audi A6 sedan on Dec 15.


Less than an hour later, he made a police report that the car had been stolen; three days later, he left Singapore.

Hit-and-run inquest in March

AT LEAST 35 witnesses will be called at a coroner's inquiry into the death of a hotel assistant manager who was run over by a Romanian diplomat's car in December.

The inquiry into the death of Malaysian Tong Kok Wai, 30, a Singapore permanent resident, will be held from March 3 to 10.
The victim, Mr Tong Kok Wai and Madam Yenny Young in their wedding photo.


Mr Tong died on Christmas Day - 10 days after a hit-and-run accident at Bukit Panjang - after he was taken off life support.

 

[poore]

Re: Breaking news Police investigations reveal Dr Ionescu was driver of car that hit

take so long to say huh?from the first day i saw the news i suspected the bugger already....yet he is allowed to leave singapore ...wat a joke.

 

[Watchman]

Re: Breaking news Police investigations reveal Dr Ionescu was driver of car that hit

take so long to say huh?from the first day i saw the news i suspected the bugger already....yet he is allowed to leave singapore ...wat a joke.

Diplomatic immunity . Foot soldiers are not paid enough to apprehend him.

Even if they did, station will reprimand them . Possibly even punishment . For not reading the rule book .

But how much are the taught and how much NSmen can carry out their duties ?

 

[Watchman]

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[Highfalutin]

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To sum up the photos. White House officials helping in the investigation of 911 crimes.

 

[Cestbon]

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If these case not solve more problem will happen. Meaning those have power/money can get away easily message sent to people.
Hope the victim can get the lawyer sue the embassy.
What police do? Let hit and run walk away like that?
At least put him in jail for a month.

 

[AvalanCh3]

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good job now so wads next? it took a week for our government to give a reply after the investigation is out, now how many weeks would it take for them to reply this time?

 

[Alamaking]

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[NoOnEsAwMe]

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if the dead victim had been a singaporean and not a Malaysian, would the S'pore govt had pursue the matter with the Romanian authorities with similar vigour?

and to what extent would the S'pore govt involve itself in pursuing justice for all the victims.