🔥 Trending Former Air Force Chief Goh Yong Siang Fined for Road Accident

Goh Yong Siang, a 74-year-old former chief of the Singapore Air Force, was fined S$5,000 and disqualified from driving for five years after he was involved in a traffic accident in May 2024 ²⁹.

Details of the Incident and Legal Proceedings

The incident occurred when Goh Yong Siang, while driving, collided with a 44-year-old Indonesian domestic helper who was pushing a stroller ¹⁷. The collision caused grievous hurt to the woman ¹³. In-car camera footage played in court showed the woman being thrown into the air upon impact before landing on the ground ⁴⁷.

On July 1, 2026, Goh Yong Siang pleaded guilty to one charge of driving without reasonable consideration, causing grievous hurt ¹³⁵. He faced two charges, but pleaded guilty to one ¹. As a result of his plea, he was handed a S$5,000 fine and a five-year driving ban ²⁵⁶. The woman he hit sustained serious injuries ².