A 19—year—old has been charged for causing death by a negligent
act in which a military Land Rover rolled backwards and killed
full—time National Serviceman Second Lieutenant (2LT) Nicholas Chan
Wei Kit.
Muhammad Abdul Qaiyuum Bin Muhammed Iskander is alleged to have
engaged the reverse gear and stepped on the accelerator, causing
the vehicle to surge backwards and roll over 2LT Chan on July 3
last year.
2LT Chan, a Motor Transport Officer, was taking delivery of the SAF
land rover in Seletar Camp when the incident happened. A recovery
vehicle, activated half an hour later, managed to lift the Land
Rover.
A medical team from Seletar Medical Centre tried to resuscitate 2LT
Chan. The 21—year—old was sent to Changi General Hospital where he
was pronounced dead.
Muhammad Abdul Qaiyuum was in court with his family and his lawyer,
Mr A R Marican, for yesterday’s pre—trial conference. Mr Marican
told reporters he would make representations to the
Attorney—General Chambers. The next pre—trial conference is
scheduled on February 8.
Poor Boys!