Driver charged with dangerous driving after allegedly running red light and hitting cyclist
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SINGAPORE – A driver allegedly failed to stop at a red light, causing grievous hurt to a cyclist hit by his car.
Ian Tai Zhi Jian, a teacher, was charged with one count of dangerous driving on Dec 18. The 35-year-old is expected to plead guilty on Jan 20, 2025.
The incident allegedly happened at around 11am on July 25, at the junction of Jurong Town Hall Road and Boon Lay Way.
Tai is accused of running a red light, and his car collided with a man who was cycling across a pedestrian crossing. Details about the cyclist’s injuries were not disclosed in court documents.
In a statement to The Straits Times on Dec 23, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said it is aware of the court case and will follow up with disciplinary proceedings after the case concludes.
An MOE spokesperson added: “(We take) a serious view of staff misconduct and will take disciplinary action against those who fail to adhere to our standards of conduct and discipline.”
For causing grievous hurt to another person by dangerous driving, a first-time offender can be jailed for between one and five years.
A repeat offender can be jailed for between two and 10 years.
