Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Drunk driver jailed six months for causing pillion rider's death
By Zul Othman, TODAY | Posted: 01 December 2009 1633 hrs
SINGAPORE: A 60-year-old businessman was sentenced to six months in jail by a district court for causing the death of a pillion rider while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Tan Siam Poo admitted to causing the death of customer officer Norazirah Ajis when he lost control of his vehicle while driving along the Pan-Island Expressway in October last year.
The 25-year-old woman died on the spot, while the 39-year-old motorcyclist suffered minor injuries.
Tan is appealing against the sentence and is out on a S$15,000 bail.
- TODAY/ir
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Was reading through news online, when i came across this article. Riding a bike is dangerous. When other road users misuse the roads, the ones in bikes always suffer the most. The riders had no wrong in this case, the most - travelling fast. Yet the ones who were injured were those on the bike. People always think that its wont be that unlucky to happen to oneself, thinking that the can still control even under influence of alcohol. However, prevention is so much better than cure. In this case it has taken a life of an innocent. Although the rider suffered minor injuries, what about the pillion rider (the passanger)? dead. How would you feel in this situation? Regret? Things that one cannot even explain to the parents of the riders. Drivers/Riders, travelling fast is fun and does save time. But one must being responsible. Know when to speed but also when to slow down. Do not post danger to other road users. Those who are riders or intend to be one in future. Do consider car over bike. Many of causes of injuries comes from riders even if one had obeyed the traffic rules. It makes it worst when you the ones at fault gets away with light punishment. Rich could even engage lawers to defend themself, letting themself escape jail terms. Paying huge amount of fines won't affect their finance much. Is law fair?
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