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S'pore man, 44, arrested after crashing into traffic light trying to flee police
Driver was arrested for drink-driving and driving under disqualification.
September 13, 2025, 02:52 PM
A black BMW crashed into a traffic light along Sims Way on Sep. 13, knocking down the pole.
In a TikTok video, the car mounted the curb and crashed headfirst into the pole.
Airbags were deployed, and the front of the car was visibly damaged.
Gif from video via panghu12395/TikTok
Driver arrested
In response to Mothership's queries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that traffic police officers were patrolling along Beach Road on Sep. 13 at 1:45am when they signalled for a car to stop.
However, the car sped off and crashed into a traffic light at the junction of Nicoll Highway and Sims Way.
A 44-year-old male driver was conveyed conscious to the hospital.
The driver was subsequently arrested for drink-driving and driving under disqualification.
Police investigations are ongoing, said SPF.
Top photos via panghua12395/TikTok
