On 30 July 2009, there was a hit-and-run incident occurred at Central Expressway(CTE)on during peak hours at about 5.30p.m.

There were 2 young adults injured in this incident. A 22-year-old, Terry Teo was thrown out of the window. He suffered from severe injuries and died of excessive bleeding at the scene. Another young adult is a 19-year-old, Jane Saw suffered from serious injuries and was brought to Singapore General Hospital. She is in a state of coma and still under observation.

26-year-old, Miss Jane Tan, eye-witness and also a student, said, “It happened so fast!” She was also sure that she saw two cars.

36-year-old, Mdm Lim Bee Hwee, housewife, a passenger in a taxi passing by when the accident occurred, said, “All I heard was loud big bang!” She was unsure what had caused the accident.

52-year-old, Inspector Abdul Rahman, said, “There was a stream of blood on the road.” He was shocked by what was left of the motorcycle.

When interviewed, Inspector Abdul Rahman advised drivers to drive carefully, and also not to talk on the phone when driving. Bystanders were urged to come forward with information on the license plate number of the hit-and-run car, Nissan GT-R.

Terry Teo's death was a fatal blow to his family since he was the only child. Mrs.Teo, Terry's mother said, "I can't believe that my only child died so young and we were planning to celebrate his b'day a few days later." After saying that, she broke down into tears.

Jane Saw's family was stunned upon hearing their daughter's condition. Mr.Saw, Jane's father said that Jane was a cheerful and outgoing girl who hangs out with her friends most of the time. "I hope she will come around so that my family will be lively again," said Mr.Saw.


Reported by: Nopianto Quek