Man arrested after crashing into lamp post in accident with van while driving without licence
Sarah Koh
The Straits Times
June 6, 2023
A 31-year-old man was arrested for driving without a licence and driving a vehicle without the owner's consent, after an accident in Yishun.
Photos posted on Facebook page Beh Chia Lor - Singapore Road show a white car smashed against a lamp post on a sidewalk, with its bumper dislodged.
A tow car can also been seen behind the vehicle.
A car was seen smashed into a lamp post along Yishun Ave 6 last night 05-06-2023. A damaged van was also seen being...
Posted by Beh Chia Lor - Singapore Road on Monday, June 5, 2023
In response to queries from The Straits Times, the police said they were alerted to an accident at about 7.30pm on Monday, involving a car and a van in Yishun Avenue 6 towards Yishun Avenue 1.
The 31-year-old car driver was arrested for driving without a licence and driving the vehicle without the owner's consent, while the 32-year-old driver of the van is assisting with ongoing police investigations.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force told ST that there were no reported injuries.
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