Man killed after fatal e-bike accident in Yishun was ex-convict turned anti-drug ambassador
Posted on 27 June 2023 | 5,334 views | 9 comments
Yong Li Xuan
The Straits Times
June 26, 2023 The man killed after his power-assisted bike collided with a car in Yishun on Sunday morning was former drug addict turned anti-drug ambassador David Chong. The 59-year-old had spent 36 years of his life behind bars, having been in and out of prison more than 10 times, mostly for drug offences. After he was released from prison in 2014 for drug trafficking, he turned over a new leaf and became a Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (Sana) volunteer in 2018 to help other drug offenders overcome their addiction.
The police were alerted to the accident in Yishun Avenue 9 at 10.08am on Sunday.
Mr Chong was unconscious when he was taken to hospital, where he later died.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, Sana’s management and staff expressed their condolences to Mr Chong’s family and friends, as well as the people who were touched by his presence.
They added that Mr Chong was involved in volunteer work with his church and other organisations to help improve the lives of others, including persons in recovery.
Sana said: “It is with great sorrow that we have learnt about the passing of Mr David Chong – an immensely valued, dedicated peer leader of Sana.
“Thank you David for your sincerity and selflessness. Your impact on the lives of others will not be forgotten.”
The Straits Times
June 26, 2023 The man killed after his power-assisted bike collided with a car in Yishun on Sunday morning was former drug addict turned anti-drug ambassador David Chong. The 59-year-old had spent 36 years of his life behind bars, having been in and out of prison more than 10 times, mostly for drug offences.
Mr David Chong was killed after his power-assisted bike collided with a car in Yishun on Sunday morning. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS
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