Motorcyclist dies after 2 men, aged 33 & 34, allegedly engaged in overtaking manoeuvres along CTE

Two car drivers were allegedly engaged in overtaking manoeuvres with each other when they got into an accident with a motorcyclist along Central Expressway (CTE) towards Seletar Expressway (SLE).

The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both drivers, aged 33 and 34, will be charged in court on Oct. 28, 2025, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a press release.

Allegedly overtaking each other

On Jan. 14, 2024, the police were alerted to a fatal traffic accident involving two cars and a motorcycle along the CTE at about 1:54am.

A 31-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigations revealed that both drivers were allegedly engaging in overtaking manoeuvres with each other.

They were travelling at excessive speeds of about 170km/h and 192km/h respectively, which far exceeded the prescribed speed limit of 90km/h for the road.

Both drivers were arrested and their licences were immediately suspended, police said.

They will be charged with offences of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Drove after drinking

Another man will also be charged with the same offence for a separate fatal traffic accident.

In another case on Dec. 19, 2023, a 35-year-old driver had allegedly consumed alcohol, driven against the flow of traffic, collided into the victim and then fled the scene without rendering assistance.

The police were alerted to a fatal traffic accident at about 5am involving a car and a cyclist along Nicoll Highway towards Guillemard Road.

The 45-year-old male cyclist was conveyed unconscious to the hospital, where he subsequently passed away.

The police identified and arrested the driver within 16 hours of the incident, and his licence was immediately suspended.

The driver was initially charged in court for dangerous driving causing death, but the charge has since been revised to an offence of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Drive responsibly

If convicted, they can be jailed to a term of up to 15 years, or fined, or caned, or a combination of all three.

SPF said they take a serious view of dangerous driving:

"Such irresponsible acts can have devastating and fatal consequences.

Motorists who engage in egregious conduct will be held accountable for the consequences of their actions and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

All motorists are reminded to drive responsibly, observe traffic laws, and prioritise the safety of all road users."

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