Zara Mei Orlic died on Jan 23 after being hit by a car which had turned right into Institution Hill from River Valley Road.
Girl, 4, in fatal River Valley accident was taken by maid on route not approved by her parents: TP officerGirl, 4, in fatal River Valley accident was taken by maid on route not approved by her parents: TP officer
Zara's parents, represented by lawyer Alfred Lim, were both present in court, as were the lawyers for the driver. The maid, who was carrying the girls' school bags, admitted to not holding Zara's hand, as she was an"independent child" who walked ahead. The driver said she had not noticed Zara, and had only felt her car hitting and going over something. She then heard a loud scream and immediately checked her rearview mirror, only to realise that she had hit someone.The authorities were alerted and the driver remained at the scene until they arrived.
When Coroner Eddy Tham asked for the car's speed. Mr Firdaus said speed analysis was not conducted, but that the car had not been travelling at a fast speed as it was making a right turn.
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