Its something that many of us here have taken quite an interest. Its not the first or did that stop more cyclists from being killed on the road but Ben's case has caused quite a stir simply because so many have known him.
Posted in today's news on the update of the case in AsiaOne
SINGAPORE - Dr Teo Tiong Kiat admitted in court on Friday to causing the death of a pedal cyclist and injuring another when he suddenly swerved from the centre to the left lane of the road.
The 64-year-old stands accused of hit-and-run for the Clementi Road accident at about 9.25pm on March 21, 2010.
The careless driving caused the death of Mr Mok Chee Kong, 35, when Dr Teo hit the back of the freelance writer's bicycle. He also injured Mr Bertram Leong Poh Meng, 24, a fellow cyclist.
The court heard that he had a glass of red wine before the accident.
Dr Teo is pleading guilty to two charges. As for the three remaining charges of failing to stop and provide assistance after the accident, as well as removing his car without lawful authority, Mr Teo is claiming trial.
Mr Teo returned to the scene after half an hour and told the traffic police that he was the driver of the car.
He smelled of alcohol and his face was flushed, said the corporal present at the scene of the crime.
Dr Teo's second breathalyser test on the scene recorded a 'warning' reading. At the Traffic Police headquarters, he was required to take another test, which he passed.The test recorded about half the prescribed legal limit of 35mcg per 100ml.
The trial continues next week.
Life as a cyclist on Singapore roads is cheap-- most time negligent drivers are slapped with a max $7K fine even when lives are lost. For this case it is very clear cut ALCOHOL was involved... and this has dragged on for 2 years now. There had been a slew of other fatal accidents that followed where victims and drivers are identified and the cases had been closed way faster.... I don't want to start pointing but what's the delay here? ... Victim identified. DRUNK doctor causing the accident identified.
Thanks to Josh reminder on facebook... yes the case of the swanky Lexus driving Cleopatra who hit a cyclist from behind so hard the guy hit and cracked the windscreen and she "thought it was a falling branch" WTF! End result-- a $2400 fine and 1 year driving ban!
Justice? Many sure hope for it to be served up and would want to see the system they believe in, the same system that would supposedly offer them justice as really being fair and just.
