GetGo driver, 41, of fatal Geylang pasar malam crash, to be charged for driving under influence of etomidate

{"heading1":"The Incident","content1":"On July 11, 2025, a fatal accident occurred in Geylang pasar malam involving a GetGo driver and a passerby. The driver, aged 41, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a temporary night market stall, resulting in the death of a 66-year-old passerby.","heading2":"Investigations and Arrest","content2":"Following the incident, the police launched an investigation and arrested the driver, who was identified as a 40-year-old man. The driver was found to have used a vaporizer containing etomidate before driving, which is a controlled substance. The vehicle was rented using the account of another male passenger, who had a valid driving license.","heading3":"Legal Consequences","content3":"The driver will be charged with multiple offenses, including driving under the influence of drugs, dangerous driving causing death, and driving without a valid driving license. If convicted, he could face fines ranging from S$2,000 to S$10,000, jail terms of up to 12 months, and disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles. The passenger, who was also arrested, has passed away from an unrelated road traffic accident."}