A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after being hit from behind by a car in an accident that took place on Sunday morning, along Yishun Central.
The accident occurred on Sunday morning, at around 10 a.m., along Yishun Avenue 9. The e-bike rider was traveling towards Yishun Central when a car collided with him from behind. The impact of the collision proved to be fatal, resulting in the rider’s death.
According to 64-year-old retiree Zheng Yingshu, who spoke to Shin Min Daily News, the car struck the e-bike from behind.
Another witness, Mr. Xu Jinbiao, a 70-year-old who was working at a nearby temple, recalls hearing a loud sound and rushing to the scene. He discovered a crowd surrounding the injured rider. Alarmed by the severity of the situation, he immediately called for medical assistance.
Upon the arrival of paramedics, the man had already lost consciousness. The paramedics then began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the spot. For approximately 15 minutes, they tirelessly worked to revive him.
At the accident scene, a black car was observed, showing signs of damage at the front with cracks in its windshield.
The driver, identified as Mr. Jiang Baohui, claimed to have contacted the police and ambulance immediately after the collision.
He also mentioned providing temporary shelter to the injured rider by holding an umbrella while waiting for medical assistance.
Mr. Jiang Baohui stated that the e-bike rider did not exhibit any visible external injuries and was still breathing. However, due to the victim’s apparent pain, he refrained from offering additional aid.
The police also confirmed the accident, saying that a 59-year-old e-bike rider was sent to the hospital unconscious. Sadly, the injuries sustained in the collision were severe, and he passed away while receiving medical treatment.
A 43-year-old man, who was identified as the driver of the car involved in the accident, was apprehended on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death. The police took him into custody at approximately 12:30 p.m.
At the time of writing, police investigations into the accident are currently underway.