Helper’s charge reduced to endangering child’s life by a negligent act

A domestic helper accused of causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act that led to the death of a four-year-old girl will now be contesting a reduced charge.

- Andrew Wong Correspondent

Lilyana Eva, 33, an Indonesian national, had claimed trial over the charge relating to a fatal road accident at Institution Hill, near River Valley Road, on Jan 23, 2024.

The child, under Lilyana's care, had run across an unsignalised junction and was hit by a car.

The Indonesian was facing up to four years' jail and a fine of up to $10,000 after originally being charged with causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act.

Lilyana now faces a reduced charge of endangering the child’s life by a negligent act.

If convicted, she faces a jail term of up to three months, a fine of up to $1,500, or both.

Lilyana is accused of failing to ensure the safety of the child by not holding onto her while jaywalking at an unsignalised junction at Institution Hill.

The first day of her trial had been slated to start on Oct 15 at 9.30am.