DEATH OF MOTORIST IN ACCIDENT ALONG EAST COAST PARKWAY (Results of investigation)

[Mr Speaker in the Chair]

Dr Toh Keng Kiat asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether the results of the investigation into the recent accident along East Coast Parkway whereby a motorist was burnt to death will be made public, as there is speculation of infringements of traffic regulations by the various parties which contributed to its occurrence.

The Minister for Home Affairs (Prof. S. Jayakumar): Sir, the death which occurred in this accident referred to by the Member will be the subject matter of a Coroner's Inquiry, which is a public hearing. This will be held within the next few months. Traffic Police will place the results of their investigation before the Coroner's Court. I have been advised by the Attorney-General that a discussion of the case before the hearing may prejudice the Coroner's Inquiry.