It was a fateful day on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) when tragedy struck, claiming the lives of a 39-year-old motorcyclist and his innocent nine-year-old pillion rider, who happened to be his son. This heart-wrenching incident unfolded around 9 am, sending shockwaves through the community.
The Unfolding of a Tragedy
According to the reports from Shin Min Daily News, a truck driver allegedly involved in the accident fled the scene, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement to trace the driver.
In a twist of fate, it was revealed that the motorcyclist and the young pillion rider were not just random victims; they were a father and son, making the incident even more emotionally charged.
The accident occurred along the PIE towards Changi Airport near the Jalan Bahar exit, turning a routine commute into a scene of chaos and sorrow.
Upon reaching the site, Shin Min reporters encountered a heavy police presence, with at least three police cars and two ambulances on the scene. Blue tents were also erected on the road to cover up the dead bodies.
The boy’s was also seen still wearing his green motorcycle helmet and the police were also retrieving a sling bag that purportedly belonged to him on the road.
At the time of writing, police investigations are currently underway.
Other similar fatal accidents
At approximately 11:05 am on Wednesday (8 November), the police received a distress call about a multi-vehicle collision on the ECP, specifically along the route towards the Marina Coastal Expressway. The collision involved a minibus, a lorry, and a motorcycle, setting the stage for a grave turn of events, according to Channel NewsAsia.
The 27-year-old motorcyclist involved in the crash was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital. Despite all efforts, his life couldn’t be saved, as the police sadly confirmed the next day.
Additionally, there was purportedly a 15 to 20-minute delay after the crash before anyone stepped in to help, according to the minibus driver.
The plot thickens as details emerge about a 38-year-old passenger who, inexplicably, decided to jump out of the moving minibus while it was navigating the expressway.