January 27, 2024, 06:09 PM
The police have arrested a 40-year-old woman following a road accident at Institution Hill in River Valley that claimed the life of a four-year-old girl, Zara Mei Orlic.
The woman was arrested under the suspicion of careless driving causing death.
Police investigations are ongoing.
The incident occurred on Jan. 23 at about 4:55pm.
In response to queries, the police said there was an accident involving a car and a pedestrian along Institution Hill towards River Valley Road.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said the girl was taken unconscious to hospital.
She later succumbed to her injuries.
A resident in the area told Mothership that the driver apparently lives in a condominium in the area.
It is also understood she waited at the scene for the police to arrive.
A tow truck was subsequently seen at the scene of the accident.
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