Tampines Crash Survivor Seeks Psychiatric Care After Fatal Accident

Recovery And Support For Survivor

Mira, the sole survivor of a devastating traffic collision on Tampines Avenue 12, has avoided serious physical injuries but is currently seeking psychiatric treatment to cope with the emotional aftermath of the event. The accident, which occurred on October 29, resulted in the deaths of a motorcyclist and his pregnant wife, both aged 24. The couple, who were expecting their second child and leave behind a six-year-old son, were buried together at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery on October 30.

Tampines GRC MP Baey Yam Keng, who also serves as the Mayor of North East District, visited Mira and her family to offer support and express his thoughts for the deceased couple. During the visit, it was noted that the vehicle Mira was driving, which belonged to her father, was so severely damaged that it had to be scrapped. This loss has significantly impacted her father’s livelihood, as he relies on the car to commute to his workplace on Jurong Island. To assist the family during this crisis, arrangements are being made to provide necessary legal advice and help with insurance claims, with hopes that referrals will provide the necessary assistance soon.

Legal Consequences And Driver Charges

The incident involved a blue Audi that crashed through a road divider, striking both a motorcycle and Mira’s car at approximately 10:35 pm. Following the collision, the driver, 30-year-old Muhammad Zulfiqar Abdul Aziz, and his passenger fled the scene. Both were later arrested on October 30 near West Coast Road. While the 29-year-old female passenger has not been charged, Zulfiqar faces a total of nine charges related to the incident.

These charges include dangerous driving causing death and hurt, failing to stop and render assistance after an accident, and driving while under disqualification. Additionally, he is accused of using a motor vehicle without insurance, operating a deregistered vehicle, driving without a license, and using a false license plate. Court documents reveal that Zulfiqar had previously been convicted of driving while disqualified on two separate occasions, specifically in November 2021 and July 2025. Due to being identified as a flight risk, he was denied bail and is awaiting further court proceedings on November 27.

Road Safety And Systemic Concerns

In response to the tragedy, Baey Yam Keng has called for a review of safety measures along Tampines Avenue 12. He has requested meetings with relevant agencies to determine if specific infrastructure changes or safety implementations can be made to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. This call for action comes amid a broader trend of increasing road danger, with traffic fatalities reaching a ten-year peak of 149 deaths in 2025, compared to 141 in 2016. The number of injured persons also rose from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.

The case has highlighted a worrying trend regarding the use of deregistered vehicles on public roads. Statistics show a sharp increase in such cases, rising from 40 in 2022 and 39 in 2023 to 75 in 2024 and 245 in 2025. In the first five months of 2026 alone, the Land Transport Authority investigated 122 similar cases. Authorities have emphasized that driving while disqualified or using deregistered vehicles is reckless and irresponsible, warning that firm action will be taken against those who endanger other road users.

Legal penalties for these offenses are severe; those convicted of dangerous driving causing death can face up to eight years in prison, while the use of a deregistered vehicle can lead to two years of imprisonment and a fine of $20,000. The legal process for Zulfiqar continues as the community reflects on the loss of the young couple and the ongoing recovery of the survivor.