A man involved in a tragic six-vehicle crash in Tampines that resulted in the deaths of two people, including a 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student, is set to plead guilty later this year. Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 44, will admit to the charges against him on October 23, following a pre-trial conference that was held on July 31, 2025.
This marks the first official plea date set since Syafie was initially charged in connection to the accident more than a year ago. His first court appearance took place on April 25, 2024, shortly after the fatal incident, where he was charged with dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing hurt, dangerous driving, and failing to stop after an accident.
Subsequently, in June 2025, Syafie faced an additional charge of dangerous driving as investigations continued.
The deadly crash occurred on April 22, 2024, in Tampines, a residential town in eastern Singapore. According to court documents, Syafie had allegedly run a red light, failing to stop his vehicle in time. As a result, his car collided with two other cars. The force of the impact propelled his vehicle forward, crashing into yet another car.
The consequences of this initial collision set off a devastating chain reaction. One of the first vehicles that Syafie crashed into spun and overturned, subsequently hitting a van, which in turn collided with a minibus. The entire sequence involved six vehicles in total and caused significant carnage at the scene.
Among the two fatalities was Madam Norzihan Juwahib, 57, and Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a 17-year-old student at Temasek Junior College. Additionally, six others sustained injuries, including two 11-year-old boys, further highlighting the catastrophic impact of the crash.
Muhammad Syafie Ismail is facing multiple serious charges. If convicted of dangerous driving causing death, he could be jailed for a period ranging between two to eight years, and disqualified from driving. The charge of dangerous driving causing hurt carries a penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
The case has sparked public attention due to the number of victims involved and the tragic loss of young life. Temasek Junior College, where Afifah was studying, had earlier expressed its condolences and support to the family during the aftermath of the accident.
This upcoming plea is expected to mark a major development in a legal process that has spanned more than a year. The scheduled date of October 23 will determine the court’s next steps, including potential sentencing procedures, depending on the outcome of the guilty plea.
No sentence has been handed down as of now, and investigations leading up to the charges have involved extensive review of CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts, and vehicle impact assessments.
As of the latest court update, Muhammad Syafie remains out on bail while awaiting the plea hearing. Victims' families and members of the public continue to monitor the case closely, hoping for closure and justice in light of the irreversible consequences suffered on that day in April 2024.
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