Junior Leow Choan Khian, 50, an assistant superintendent with the Singapore Police Force, was charged on May 13, 2026, with injuring a 43-year-old motorcyclist after a collision on June 21, 2025. The accident occurred near Scotts Road on Claymore Hill at about 3:10 p.m. when Leow allegedly failed to keep a proper lookout and collided with the motorcycle while driving his car [1, 2].
The motorcyclist sustained grievous hurt, though court documents did not specify the extent of the injuries [1, 2]. Leow faces charges of causing injury by driving without regard for other road users. He is expected to plead guilty on June 30, 2026 [1, 2].
The Singapore Police Force said it promptly investigated Leow after the accident. A spokesperson stated, "Following the accident, the SPF swiftly initiated investigations against [him]. We are unable to comment further as court proceedings are ongoing." They emphasized that officers "are expected to uphold the law and maintain the highest standards of conduct. We deal accordingly with officers who break the law, including charging them in court" [1].
Traffic Police data released in February 2026 showed traffic injuries rose from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025, and deaths increased from 142 to a record 149 in 2025 [1, 2]. In March 2026, Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann identified "failing to keep a proper lookout" as the leading cause of traffic accidents [1, 2].
Leow faces a maximum jail term of two years, a fine up to $5,000, or both for causing grievous hurt while driving without due care [1, 2]. Traffic Police plan to expand enforcement, adding more red-light cameras and launching the National Road Graciousness Campaign later this year [1, 2].
Leow's guilty plea hearing is scheduled for June 30, 2026 [1, 2].
