The 37-year-old man who died in the accident along the Ayer Rajar Expressway on Monday morning (Dec 19) has been identified as Liong Kuo Hwa, a media personality who has appeared in several local films, television programmes and commercials.
Liong — also known as Jackie — was driving along the AYE before Tuas West Road in a Toyota Vios at around 8am, when a silver Mercedes car allegedly driving against the traffic flow collided into it. He was pronounced dead at the scene and had to be extricated from the driver’s seat by personnel from the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
His wife, who was traveling with him, were among the four injured admitted to the National University Hospital. Speaking to TODAY over the phone, his wife confirmed that she was the other passenger in the car and is currently hospitalised at the National University Hospital.
“I am in hospital. I think I am not in the position to talk so much … I am being attended to for my injuries,” said Mrs Liong.
Mr Liong identified himself as an actor, singer, producer and host on his personal website. According to the site, he has been cast in various English, Chinese and Malay dramas and short films, such as Code Of Law (2012), Point Of Entry (2011) and Sayang Sayang (2008).
In recent years, Mr Liong appeared more in TV commercials, the most recent of which includes the “DBS: What Is Your Big Plan” commercial this year, and KFC’s advertisement to commemorate Singapore’s 49th birthday, in 2014.His online portfolio also includes theatre productions and emcee gigs for various events.
Source: Today Online
