Man who drove after allegedly abusing Kpod to be charged with causing death of motorcyclist, injuring 2 others
A 34-year-old male driver, who allegedly drove under the influence of etomidate — resulting in the death of a 20-year-old motorcyclist and injuring two others — will be charged in court on Wednesday (June 10).The accident, involving two cars and a motorcycle, happened along the CTE towards the Seletar Expressway at about 1.15am on June 5.Police said their investigations revealed the car driver had driven erratically causing other vehicles to take evasive action.He is alleged to have left his car stationary in the middle of the expressway obstructing traffic, resulting in the motorcycle colliding into the vehicle before both the rider and his pillion fell into the path of oncoming traffic.Instead of stopping to help, he allegedly fled the scene in his car immediately. He also failed the report the accident to the police within the stipulated 24 hours. The 20-year-old motorcyclist, who suffered multiple grievous injuries, was taken unconscious to the hospital where he later died.