S'porean man, 22, gets 1 week's jail for striking down & killing elderly pedestrian while cycling along Rochor Road
A 22-year-old full-time national serviceman with the Singapore Police Force was cycling negligently when he struck down an elderly pedestrian who later died two days later of a head injury on Apr. 24, 2025. He was sentenced to a week in jail on Aug. 24, 2026, after pleadi…
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A 22-year-old national serviceman was sentenced to a week in jail for causing the death of an elderly pedestrian while cycling negligently. The incident occurred on Apr. 24, 2025, and the serviceman pleaded guilty to the charge.
A 22-year-old man was cycling on a footpath when he accidentally hit an elderly woman with his bicycle. The woman got hurt very badly and died two days later. The man was very sorry and got a week in jail for his mistake.
Analysis
Haaris Sulaiman's Sentence and Remorse
Haaris Sulaiman, a 22-year-old full-time national serviceman with the Singapore Police Force, was sentenced to a week in jail for causing the death of an elderly pedestrian while cycling negligently. The incident occurred on Apr. 24, 2025, and Haaris pleaded guilty to the charge. During sentencing, the prosecution noted that Haaris was remorseful and had pleaded guilty at the first stage, resulting in the maximum 30 per cent sentencing reduction being accorded to him.
The Incident and Its Aftermath
The incident occurred when Haaris was cycling on a footpath along Rochor Road. He was approaching a traffic junction and failed to see the elderly woman walking on his left on the footpath. He collided with her with the left handlebar of the bicycle, causing her to fall and sustain head injuries. Haaris stopped to help the victim and called the ambulance immediately after. The ambulance arrived at the scene around 5:54pm, and the victim was conveyed to the Emergency Department of Tan Tock Seng Hospital. A scan showed that the victim sustained extensive head injuries. She was given palliative care and was pronounced dead at 1:10pm on Apr. 24, 2025.
Road Safety and Cyclist Responsibility
The incident serves as a reminder for cyclists to be mindful of pedestrians and to follow traffic rules. The speed limit for cycling on the footpath was 10km per hour, but at certain segments Haaris was cycling at speeds of up to 14km per hour. The prosecution noted that Haaris' culpability was low to moderate as he was riding a non-motorised bicycle. However, court documents noted that the footpath was moderately crowded and Haaris should have paid more attention to pedestrians.
Key points
- A 22-year-old national serviceman was sentenced to a week in jail for causing the death of an elderly pedestrian while cycling negligently.
- The incident occurred on Apr. 24, 2025, and the serviceman pleaded guilty to the charge.
- Haaris Sulaiman was cycling on a footpath along Rochor Road when he collided with the elderly woman.
- The woman sustained extensive head injuries and was pronounced dead at 1:10pm on Apr. 24, 2025.
- Haaris was sentenced to a week in jail and ordered to pay S$5,000 in compensation or spend an additional 20 days in jail if he fails to pay the amount.
The incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for cyclists to be mindful of pedestrians. If cyclists follow traffic rules and are more aware of their surroundings, the number of accidents involving pedestrians can be reduced.
The incident shows that even with the best intentions, accidents can still happen. If cyclists are not careful and do not follow traffic rules, they can cause serious harm to pedestrians.
