well, I'm not surprized... looking at the way he left S'pore, he'll only return if he has a safe bet that he'll be found "not guilty"

who will come back to look for his death?
so is the case close or the ambassador will be punish on his behalf.

As good as case close.

Whatever "investigations" that is ongoing is just a show and wayang.

Where in this world can you knock down several people, kill one, and still get away scott free.

Uniquely Singapore indeed!

Thats right - "what goes around comes around"..

Uniquely some thought by simply running away, it would be mind-free of the crime they commit or the responsibity they shrink of. But years to come, your soul or fear speaks otherwise. My deepest condolences to the family who lost their love ones..

Posted By Think on 03 Jan 2010 03:47 PM
Online petition for hit-and-run accident

AN ONLINE petition has been set up calling on the Romanian government and its embassy here to cooperate with the Singapore authorities to investigate a recent hit-and-run accident which left one man dead.

The petition also called for payouts to be made to the families of the three victims of the Dec 15 incident. There were 269 signatures at press time last night.

Research engineer William Teo, 31, who was the fifth person to sign the petition, told The Sunday Times: 'There is a need for the common Singaporean to express outrage at the entire incident to put pressure on parties on both sides. At times, things can get too clinical if we leave it merely to the respective governments.'



http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne...89288.html

 

Hi Think, is the online petition still on? Can i have the link pls? Thanks.

Posted By Garry39A on 08 Jan 2010 03:20 PM

Posted By Think on 03 Jan 2010 03:47 PM
Online petition for hit-and-run accident

AN ONLINE petition has been set up calling on the Romanian government and its embassy here to cooperate with the Singapore authorities to investigate a recent hit-and-run accident which left one man dead.

The petition also called for payouts to be made to the families of the three victims of the Dec 15 incident. There were 269 signatures at press time last night.

Research engineer William Teo, 31, who was the fifth person to sign the petition, told The Sunday Times: 'There is a need for the common Singaporean to express outrage at the entire incident to put pressure on parties on both sides. At times, things can get too clinical if we leave it merely to the respective governments.'



http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne...89288.html

 

Hi Think, is the online petition still on? Can i have the link pls? Thanks.

here the link.

http://civicadvocator.net/online-pe...-romanians

S'pore govt has expected the ambassador not to return. By not returning to S'pore, the govt has a better time because it claims the ambassador do not wish to come back for trial though it has done its best to get him over. On the other hand, it is made very clear to the ambassador that if he comes back to s'pore he could potentially face trail, which means he could be landed in jail. The choice is clear to the ambassador.

Thus, the s'pore govt will be able to explain to us that it has tried its best getting ambassador to come back, aka it has done its part. On the other hand, ties between romania and s'pore will not be jeopardise. This is the best outcome for the s'pore govt.

S'pore, being a small country that is dependent on world economy, cannot afford to strain relationships. Didn't we hear this for the umpteen times? js_jen, not only the ambassador got no balls, it takes two hands to clap. Get wat I mean?

Police investigations reveal Dr Ionescu was driver of car that hit 3 people in Dec
By Shaffiq Alkhatib, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 27 January 2010 1430 hrs


SINGAPORE: Police investigations have revealed that Romanian diplomat, Dr Silviu Ionescu, was the driver of a car that was involved in a hit-and-run accident on December 15 last year.

The accident resulted in the death of 30-year-old Singapore permanent resident, Tong Kok Wai, and injured two others.

Deputy Principal Senior State Counsel Lau Wing Yum told the Coroner's Court on Wednesday that the state will "lead evidence that 49-year-old Dr Ionescu is criminally concerned in causing Mr Tong's death".

The court heard that the car from the Romanian Embassy hit Mr Tong and another pedestrian, 24-year-old Bong Hwee Haw, as they were crossing the road at a traffic junction of Bukit Panjang Road and Bangkit Road, at around 3.10am on December 15.

Instead of stopping, the car sped off. It hit 18-year-old Muhammad Haris Abu Talib at the next controlled junction.

Mr Lau told the State Coroner Victor Yeo that the traffic lights were in favour of the pedestrians in both instances.

Mr Lau also said that Dr Ionescu made a 999 call about 30 minutes after the accidents to report that the car, a black Audi, had been stolen. Police investigations, however, revealed that the car wasn't stolen.

The vehicle was recovered at around 11am that day, locked and abandoned at 21 Sungei Kadut Avenue.

Mr Lau said the right side of the car front windscreen was smashed. The front bonnet and the driver's door were dented.

Dr Ionescu left Singapore for Romania on December 18 - as he said that he was seeking treatment for health problems.

All three pedestrians who were involved in the accidents were sent to the National University Hospital.

However, Mr Tong, who suffered fractures to his right leg and skull, succumbed to his injuries and died on Christmas Day - 10 days after the accident. His widow, Yenny Young, has engaged prominent criminal lawyer, Subhas Anandan.

Mr Bong has engaged a team led by N Srinivasan from Hoh Law Corporation. He wants to be compensated for the injuries he sustained.

Mr Srinivasan told reporters that his client, who has already returned to Sarawak, incurred hospital bills amounting to nearly S$50,000.

The pre-inquiry conference for this case will be held on February 24.

The coroner's inquiry will begin on March 3. At least 35 witnesses will be called at the inquiry.

- CNA/sc

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1033357/1/.html

How this case is handled will set a precedent for future cases involving diplomat personnel and vehicles.

He should be sentence to death!

to allow the prime suspect to return to Romania while the investigation is in progress is a very bad move by the relevant authorities

cyc: No choice as the most can only detain for 48 hours for investigation, if detain more than that more issue surface like 'ren quan wen ti' than US and other big brothers will come in...

BMM: The law for RTA doesn't result death sentences as there are also cases of Singapore driver involve RTA resulting death of other road user also didn't sentence to death... That is the limitation of law

I wonder why take so long for them to confirm that he's the culprit. He's in Romania now.. wat can we do to him???

samliucs, no need to detain him, juz need to impound his passport... for serious cases (manslaughter) like this, impounding passport is logical... he can still enjoy his human rites

lets c hw Romania react lor....

Just continue to whistle.

cyc: Singapore law also don't permit to detain passport for RTA cases

Posted By Duxtony on 08 Jan 2010 11:43 AM
who will come back to look for his death?
so is the case close or the ambassador will be punish on his behalf.