Man, 44, arrested for drink driving after van crashed into tree in Taman Jurong

A man in Singapore was arrested for drink driving after a grey van crashed into a tree at around 1am on Jun. 14.

In a video posted to SGRV's Facebook page, the van could be seen swerving unsteadily down Yung Ho Road.

The driver appeared to have lost control.

He then crashed into a tree outside a Certis Cisco building in Taman Jurong.

Following the crash, the driver of the car recording the scene alighted from his vehicle and ran to the driver's assistance.

Two other passers-by also were seen rushing over to help.

The van then began to emit smoke.

According to the SGRV post, the driver appeared drunk and had kept his foot on the accelerator even after the crash.

In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force confirmed that a van self-skidded along Yung Ho Road toward Jalan Tukong at around 1:05am.

A 44-year-old male car driver was arrested for drink driving.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force added that a man was assessed for minor injuries at the scene, but declined conveyance to hospital.

Investigations are ongoing.

Top image from SGRV