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17-Year-Old Driver Arrested After Wild High-Speed Chase Through Geylang

 



A 17-year-old male was apprehended by the authorities on the night of January 16 2026, following a high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple residential and commercial districts. The incident, which began as a routine traffic check, escalated into a dangerous chase involving multiple collisions and a desperate attempt by the suspect to evade arrest on foot.

At approximately 10:50 PM on January 16 2026, Traffic Police officers were conducting a routine patrol along Paya Lebar Road, specifically heading towards Upper Paya Lebar Road near the slip road into the PIE. They signalled for a silver hatchback to pull over for inspection. However, the driver refused to comply and accelerated away from the scene. Officers immediately gave chase, initiating a pursuit that would be captured in various segments by dashcams and members of the public.

During the high-speed pursuit, the 17-year-old driver exhibited reckless behaviour, including speeding through the Geylang area. Viral footage uploaded to social media platforms shows the silver hatchback dangerously turning into a one-way road with at least four lanes of oncoming traffic. Several police motorcycles and patrol cars were seen following the vehicle with sirens blaring as the driver wove through traffic to escape.

The chase resulted in significant property damage and risk to public safety. According to the police, the suspect crashed into four separate cars and a van during the initial stages of the pursuit. Despite these collisions, the driver continued to flee until he reached Marine Parade Road, heading towards Bedok South Avenue 1. There, the car collided with a fifth vehicle near the junction of Still Road South, which finally brought the silver hatchback to a halt.

After the final collision, the 17-year-old suspect abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. However, police officers were able to track him down and arrest him shortly after. Following his arrest, the suspect was found to be under the influence of drugs. Further searches of the vehicle led to the discovery of an e-vaporiser, an item that has resulted in the case being referred to the Health Sciences Authority for separate action.

The investigation into the teenager's conduct is extensive. He is currently being investigated for a litany of offences, including dangerous driving, driving under the influence of drugs, and the restriction of driving by a young person. Furthermore, the vehicle involved was discovered to be deregistered, with expired road tax and no valid insurance coverage. Perhaps most significantly, the suspect was found to be in possession of and using a forged licence to operate the vehicle.

The aftermath of the incident saw a heavy police presence and at least one ambulance at the junction of Marine Parade Road and Still Road South. The video evidence of the chase and the resulting wreckage has gained significant traction online, garnering thousands of likes and shares, as well as hundreds of comments from concerned citizens. Many expressed disbelief that a person as young as 17 could be involved in such a large-scale and dangerous series of traffic violations. Police investigations into the full circumstances of the case are still ongoing.

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