SINGAPORE: A tragic motorcycle accident has spiraled into a shocking controversy, as the driver responsible for the death of a young pillion rider claims he was a student at the esteemed National University of Singapore (NUS). But here's the twist: NUS denies any connection to the driver!

Meet Jarrett Tee Lee Kiat, a 30-year-old Singaporean whose claim to fame has turned into a nightmare. Initially reported as an NUS student during court proceedings, the university quickly countered with a bold statement on Facebook, asserting that Tee has "no affiliation with this university".

"There are no records that this individual has ever been or is currently a student of NUS," the university confirmed in a statement. This revelation has prompted the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to jump into action, investigating Tee's startling assertions of student status.

Tee made this claim during a police statement on March 8, 2024, insisting he was a full-time student at NUS. This shocking admission even made it into the official facts presented in court, as he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on June 27, 2025.

But here's the kicker: Tee’s status as an NUS student wasn’t relevant to his charges or sentencing. He was sentenced to a substantial jail term of five years and eight months after causing the death of 18-year-old Leann Lim Jia Le in a reckless high-speed incident.

In a horrifying display of dangerous driving, Tee was racing along the East Coast Parkway at an astonishing 160km/h when he overtook the motorcycle that Lim was riding on. Witnesses reported that he engaged in reckless maneuvers, including "blocking and braking games." In a chilling moment, he asked his passengers, "Do you want to see a motorcycle fly?" before side-swiping the bike, sending Lim and the rider crashing violently.

Tragically, Lim succumbed to multiple injuries from the collision. In a heartless statement captured in court documents, Tee reportedly expressed, "she deserved it as she came and pushed my limit." This case raises serious questions about the reckless attitudes of drivers and the consequences of their actions.

As the investigation into Tee's claims continues, the community is left grappling with the devastating consequences of this reckless behavior and the fallout from a tragic series of events.