Police chase in Geylang leads to accident, 39-year-old driver arrested for drug and traffic offences

A 39-year-old man was arrested after a police car chase yesterday (Nov 21).

In response to Stomp's media queries, police confirm that a roadblock was conducted along Guillemard Road towards Paya Lebar Road on Nov 21 at about 4.17am.

A 39-year-old driver refused to comply with the officers' instructions at the roadblock and sped off.

In the ensuing pursuit, an accident involving the male driver's car, a police vehicle, two taxis and a van occurred. 

The male car driver was subsequently arrested for rash act, suspected drug and traffic-related offences.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Shin Min Daily News posted a video of the accident on Facebook.

Watch it below.