Staff Sergeant Nadzrie Bin Matin was involved in a traffic accident this morning along Serangoon Road at about 10.40 am while he was performing traffic patrol duties. He was conveyed to the Tan Tock Seng Hospital where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
Staff Sergeant Nadzrie joined the Singapore Police Force in 2009 and was posted to the Traffic Police after he had completed his training. He was 29 years old.
Commissioner of Police Hoong Wee Teck expressed his deepest condolences to the family, “I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Staff Sergeant Nadzrie. He was a dedicated and well-liked officer. We will do everything possible to assist his family during this difficult period.”
The Police would like to appeal to members of the public not to circulate videos or images of the deceased out of respect for his family.
The 52-year-old driver of the vehicle involved in the accident has been arrested for a negligent act causing death. Investigations are currently ongoing.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 June 2017 @ 2:15 PM