In a jaw-dropping incident at a taxi stand in Singapore, a private-hire driver was sentenced to two weeks in jail after recklessly crashing into a fellow driver. What led to this shocking altercation? Aiden Ang Wee Hao, 33, temporarily forgot to engage his handbrake, leading to chaos on the streets.

The collision occurred late in the evening on December 8, 2023, at The Centrepoint on Orchard Road. After dropping off passengers, Ang stepped out to check his vehicle but failed to secure it. His unsupervised grey Mazda rolled forward, colliding with a black Toyota Sienta driven by 61-year-old Mr. Yap Chee Hian.

What ensued was a bizarre exchange between the two drivers as they delved into discussions about insurance and compensation. Surprisingly, their conversation lacked hostility, but things quickly spiraled out of control when Ang inexplicably decided to leave the scene.

Just minutes into their discussion, Ang closed the door of his car, ignoring Mr. Yap's attempt to communicate. As Mr. Yap made a phone call, Ang reversed and started inching away, prompting Mr. Yap to tap on the windshield, desperately trying to stop Ang from leaving.

In a shocking turn, Ang accelerated instead, hitting Mr. Yap, who had positioned himself in front of the car. The impact forced Mr. Yap's upper body onto the bonnet as he struggled to get Ang to stop. Remarkably, Ang continued to drive with Mr. Yap visibly distressed, eventually knocking the elderly driver to the ground.

The chaotic scene escalated further as Ang nonchalantly made a U-turn and sped off, leaving Mr. Yap injured at the roadside. Thankfully, he was quickly taken to the hospital, suffering only minor injuries.

The prosecutor highlighted Ang's dangerous behavior, emphasizing the "high degree of rashness" present in his actions, which could have led to severe consequences. With a potential sentence of up to a year in prison and hefty fines, the judge opted for a two-week jail term and a driving ban for a year.

As this cautionary tale unfolds, it reminds us all of the importance of safety and careful driving, especially in busy urban settings like Singapore.