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2mo ago

Chinatown Crash Driver Charged Over Death of 6-Year-Old, Injury to Mother

The case proceeds before any coroner’s inquiry in an uncommon step in Singapore.

Singapore’s Chinatown. Sheyna and her mother were hit while crossing the road outside the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (left). Photo: AFP
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Overview

  • The 38-year-old driver, charged Wednesday, faces two counts of driving without due care causing death and causing grievous hurt.
  • Prosecutors said investigations are still underway and the case was set for a May 13 pre-trial conference.
  • The court imposed a gag order to shield the driver’s six-year-old son, who was in the car and could be a witness.
  • The Feb 6 collision near the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple killed Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani and seriously injured her mother, who has since been discharged and returned to Indonesia.
  • The charge came before any coroner’s inquiry, which CNA reports is uncommon, and the offences carry maximum jail terms of three years and two years respectively with possible fines and a driving ban.