TP charged for allegedly speeding on police bike, hitting man

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A Traffic Police officer was charged on June 25 with dangerous driving causing death after he allegedly crashed into a pedestrian while speeding on a police motorcycle in 2023. Muhammad Firdaus Yusoff, 32, allegedly rode a motorcycle between 94.3kmh and 111kmh near the...

Muhammad Firdaus Yusoff allegedly rode a motorcycle between 94.3kmh and 111kmh near the junction of Hougang Avenue 3 and Kim Chuan Drive.A Traffic Police officer was charged on June 25 with dangerous driving causing death after he allegedly crashed into a pedestrian while speeding on a police motorcycle in 2023.

The incident happened on June 21, 2023, at around 5.35pm, while Firdaus, who holds the rank of sergeant, was on patrol duty. This caused Mr Tan to suffer multiple injuries, leading to his death. Court documents did not give details of Mr Tan’s injuries. Those convicted of dangerous driving causing death can be jailed between two and eight years, and can also be banned from driving.

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