Man Jailed for Fatal Accident Involving Daughter, 2, While Driving Without License

The accident occurred on March 13, 2023, at the carpark of Block 326 Woodlands Street 32, and his daughter died the same day. A man driving a delivery van ran over his wife and their two-year-old daughter, resulting in the daughter's death. The man did not have a driving licence at the time and was on the run for a previous offence. He was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail and disqualified from driving for three years for driving without a valid licence and motor insurance. The man's identity is protected under the Children and Young Persons Act. He had a history of unlicensed moneylending and absconded before the accident.

On the day of the accident, the man drove the van to deliver parcels, despite not having a valid licence. The crash occurred in the carpark while his wife was pushing their daughter in a stroller. The daughter suffered fatal injuries and passed away in the hospital. The man was arrested the next day and started serving his sentence for the previous offence. The court found no delay in the investigation process and noted the tragic consequences of the man's actions.

The man expressed remorse in court and highlighted the impact on his family. He mentioned the difficulty of moving on after the loss of their daughter. Despite requesting a lighter sentence, the judge upheld the initial ruling. The man accepted his sentence and bid farewell to his sons before being taken into custody.

According to the source: The Straits Times.