The teenager, now 18, involved in a motorcycle chase that resulted in the death of a Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer is preparing to plead guilty to multiple charges. The young man has been in remand since early June following the tragic incident, which has since garnered significant media attention.
Under the Children and Young Persons Act, the teenager’s identity remains protected, as he was 17 at the time of the offenses.
According to CNA report, during a pre-trial conference on Monday morning, September 9, the teenager indicated he would accept a plea deal offered by the prosecution.
This decision comes after he retained the services of lawyer Mr. Foo Ho Chew from H C Law Practice.
The court date for the plea is set for October 22, where he will appear before Deputy Principal District Judge Kessler Soh.
In his first appearance at the court when questioned if he had anything to say, the teenager stated, “I gambled my life as much as he gambled his. So the death … I may be one of the contributing factors to the death, but I am not to be blamed.”
Zdulfika Ahakasah, a Land Transport Authority (LTA) enforcement officer, who passed away during a chase on the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Jun. 4. He was only 26 years old and was scheduled to marry his fiancée in July.
Zdulfika described as a happy and cheerful person who never got angry, Zdulfika had completed all his wedding preparations and was looking forward to starting his new life with his partner.
The youth faces a total of 13 charges, which include drug possession at a Woodlands flat, methamphetamine consumption, possession of a Samurai sword, and riding a motorcycle without a valid license or insurance.
OFFENCES :
- Consuming methamphetamine on Aug 7, 2023
- Possessing a Samurai sword at Block 502A Woodlands Drive 14 on Jun 4, 2024
- Riding a motorcycle along the SLE without a driving licence or insurance on Jun 4, 2024
- Failing to stop when ordered to do so by LTA officer Mr Zdulfika Ahakasah on Jun 4, 2024
- Dangerous driving on Jun 4, 2024
- Absconding from authorities in October 2023
The 18-year-old has also been charged under the Computer Misuse Act for allegedly disclosing his Singpass account information in exchange for a loan.
Earlier charges against :
The charges against the 18-year-old motorcyclist are as follows:
- Dangerous driving
- Failing to stop when ordered by an authorised officer
- Riding without a valid licence
- Riding without insurance coverage
- Possession of a scheduled weapon without a lawful purpose
- Drug consumption
- Disclosure of Singpass account information in exchange for a loan (under the Computer Misuse Act)
If an individual is convicted of dangerous driving, they may face imprisonment for a maximum of 12 months or a fine of up to S$5,000, or both. Similarly, failing to stop when ordered by an authorised officer could result in a jail term of up to three months, a fine of up to S$1,000, or both.
Riding without a valid license or insurance coverage also carries significant penalties, with potential jail terms of up to three years and three months respectively, in addition to hefty fines.
Possessing a scheduled weapon without a lawful purpose can lead to imprisonment for up to five years and a minimum of six strokes of the cane upon a first conviction.
Drug consumption is a serious offence that can result in a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail, with a minimum of one year, or a fine of up to S$20,000.
Unauthorized disclosure of an access code may lead to imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
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