Driver hit 2 pedestrians after falling asleep at the wheel

THE High Court has dismissed an appeal by the prosecution against the amendment of charges and the sentences imposed on a driver in the Thomson accident which killed a pedestrian and injured another.

Ng Jui Chuan, 34, fell asleep at the wheel when he was driving along Upper Thomson Road at about 6.45am on Nov 8, 2009. His car veered to the side of the road.

It hit Madam Mok Sow Loon, 76, and her husband Wee Song Mong, 77, who were heading to a church. Mr Wee suffered minor injuries but she died on the spot.

When the police arrived, Ng, a manager in a milk products company, admitted he had dozed off while driving.

He was charged with causing Madam Mok’s death by a rash act and endangering Mr Wee’s life by a rash act.

Justice Choo Han Teck yesterday maintained the $9,500 fine and three-year driving ban handed down to Ng Jui Chuan, 34.

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