In a devastating incident near Tai Seng on June 21, a 58-year-old man lost his life following a collision with a Traffic Police motorcycle, according to reports from Lianhe Zaobao.
The accident occurred at the junction of Hougang Avenue 3 and Kim Chuan Road, and according to Mothership, the pedestrian was apparently hit by the traffic police motorcycle.
The Singapore Police Force said that they were alerted to the accident on June 21, at approximately 5:30 pm at the junction of Hougang Avenue 3 and Kim Chuan Road.
The pedestrian, whose identity remains undisclosed, was found unconscious at the scene. He was subsequently rushed to the hospital. However, the victim succumbed to his injuries and died.
The police officer involved in the collision was identified as a 31-year-old male. Unlike the pedestrian, he remained conscious throughout the ordeal.
The traffic police officer was also seen lying down on the kerb at the side of the road with his hand resting on his chest.
He was also provided with medical assistance and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
A photograph circulating online depicted a man in a red t-shirt lying on the grass, attended by two concerned passers-by. Bloodstains on his leg were evident, indicating the severity of his injuries.
Following the accident, police investigations are currently ongoing.
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Other similar accidents
Last month, a 47-year-old Singapore police station inspector, Liong Hong Yeow, was charged for an accident that resulted in a 39-year-old motorcyclist suffering a fracture in his right foot.
He was accused of driving a police car without reasonable consideration for other motorists.
On 8 October 2022 at about 8.50 pm, Liong was driving a police car along Choa Chu Kang North 5 at the time and he allegedly didn’t give way to the victim’s motorcycle, who was riding straight from the opposite direction of the road.
Liong was purportedly making a right turn at the time during a green light at the road junction when the accident took place.
The Singapore Police Force said that following the accident, the police officer immediately rendered assistance to the victim and called for an ambulance, and he was sent to the hospital conscious.
A spokesperson for the Singapore Police Force said that their officers are expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct and uphold the law, and they deal with law-breaking officers accordingly, including charging them in court.