60-year-old staged collision scene, causing traffic obstruction and public alarm
A road dispute in Sentosa escalated into a staged accident scene after a 60-year-old man threw himself onto the road and falsely claimed he had been hit by a car.
Dispute Began With Dangerous Lane Cutting
The incident occurred at around 9:30am on January 28, 2024, along Telok Blangah Road towards Sentosa Gateway. Court documents reported that Foong Theen Heng abruptly cut into another driver’s lane without signalling, forcing the driver, surnamed Soh, to brake suddenly to avoid a collision.
Both vehicles continued onto Sentosa Gateway, where tensions escalated. Despite clear road conditions, Foong braked abruptly without reason, prompting Soh to brake again. The exchange of sudden lane changes and braking eventually led to a low-speed collision, leaving dents and scratches on Soh’s car and damage to Foong’s rear bumper. No injuries were reported.
Confrontation Escalates After Collision
After the collision, both drivers exited their vehicles. While Soh took photographs for insurance purposes, Foong confronted him and his family, filming and shouting at them.
When Soh attempted to leave, Foong obstructed him by repeatedly opening the car door and standing in front of the vehicle. The confrontation quickly escalated beyond a routine traffic dispute.
Staged Fall and False Claims
As Soh’s vehicle began moving off, Foong deliberately lunged toward it, made contact, and then threw himself onto the road. He shouted, “He hit me” and “How can he hit me?” in English and Hokkien, apparently attempting to draw attention from passers-by.
His actions obstructed traffic along Sentosa Gateway, forcing vehicles behind to stop. The disruption ended only after Soh drove away and filed a police report at about 1pm that day.
Charges and Court Outcome
Foong was charged with one count of creating a public nuisance, one count under the Road Traffic Act, and one count under the Road Traffic Pedestrian Crossings Rules. He pleaded guilty to two charges on April 23, 2025, with the remaining charge taken into consideration during sentencing.
On February 24, he was sentenced to 10 days’ jail and fined S$80. He was also disqualified from driving for two years, according to Shin Min Daily News.
Legal and Public Safety Implications
The case highlights how road rage incidents can escalate quickly and pose risks not only to those directly involved but also to other road users. Staging an accident and obstructing traffic can carry serious legal consequences under Singapore’s strict traffic laws.
Authorities have consistently emphasized the importance of responsible driving behavior and resolving disputes through proper legal channels rather than confrontation.
This Sentosa road rage case underscores Singapore’s firm stance against reckless and disruptive conduct on public roads. With heavy cross-border traffic between Singapore and Indonesia, maintaining road safety standards remains critical to protecting motorists and preserving public order in one of the region’s busiest transport corridors.
Sources: Mothership (2026) , Mothership 2 (2026)
Keywords: Foong Theen Heng, Sentosa Road Dispute, Traffic Obstruction Case, Singapore Jail Sentence, Road Rage Singapore
