Nadine Chua, Claudia TanThe Straits TimesAug 6, 2026The driver who caused a six-vehicle collision in Tampines in 2024, which claimed the lives of a junior college student and a 57-year-old woman, has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death. Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 45, admitted to a slew of traffic offences, including dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing hurt. During this dangerous overtaking manoeuvre, Syafie’s car collided with another car, causing it to veer left, and almost hit a motorcyclist. He ran the red light, which had been red for at least 26 seconds, and rammed into three vehicles, causing a chain collision. Those convicted of dangerous driving causing death can be jailed for up to eight years and disqualified from driving.