Teen linked to LTA officer's fatal crash apologises to man's family, pleads guilty

The teenager involved in a motorcycle chase that led to the death of a Land Transport Authority (LTA) officer in 2024 has pleaded guilty to various charges.

- Nadine Chua

Through his lawyer, the offender, now 19, also apologised to the family of the officer and retracted an earlier statement that he made saying he was "not to be blamed" for the officer's death.

On January 10, the teen admitted to six charges, including riding a motorcycle in a dangerous manner and drug consumption.

Seven other charges will be taken into consideration during his sentencing on January 23.

The teen cannot be named, as he was 17 years old when he consumed methamphetamine. Those below 18 are protected under the Children and Young Persons Act.

On June 4, 2024, the teen illegally rode a motorcycle along the Seletar Expressway in a dangerous manner to evade LTA enforcement officer Zdulfika Ahakasah, 26, who had ordered him to stop.

Mr Zdulfika crashed his motorcycle while chasing the teen and subsequently died in hospital.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Thaddeus Tan said the teen did not stop for the LTA officer despite being signalled to do so, as he knew he was wanted by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) for a previous drug offence.

He also did not have a valid licence to ride the motorcycle, which belonged to his cousin.