River Valley accident: Domestic worker charged over death of girl, 4

The domestic worker involved in the fatal River Valley accident that led to the death of four-year-old Zara Mei Orlic was charged with causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act.

Lilyana Eva, 32, was charged on Nov. 6, 2024.

According to court documents, Eva was accused of failing to ensure Zara's personal safety by bringing her to cross the road along Institution Hill at an unsignaled junction without holding onto her.

This allegedly resulted in the child being hit by an oncoming vehicle, causing serious bodily injuries to the child.

The accident

On Jan. 23, 2024, after the accident, Zara was sent to a hospital but passed away.

On Jul. 12, a coroner's court found that Zara died of head injuries after a car collided with her and ran over her leg and head.

The family's domestic worker, who was bringing Zara's home with her younger sister, was only three steps away when the accident occurred at Institution Hill.

If found guilty, Eva could be imprisoned for up to four years, fined up to S$10,000 or both.

Her case has been adjourned to Nov. 13.

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