A fatal accident took place along Upper Changi on Wednesday (28 June) at about 3 am, a 66-year-old man was killed in the accident that involved a van, according to a report by Shin Min Daily News.
On the early morning of June 28, a fatal accident occurred on Upper Changi Road North. The details of the accident are still under investigation, but the incident resulted in the untimely demise of a 66-year-old male pedestrian.
As the morning progressed, a 63-year-old taxi driver named Mr. Lan drove past the accident scene. It was around 4 am at the time when he noticed a motionless body covered by a white cloth on the road.
With only the legs visibly sticking out from under the cloth, it was apparent that the deceased had been wearing shorts at the time of the fatal accident.
Authorities swiftly responded to the incident, cordoning off the affected area on Upper Changi Road North.
Dashcam footage captured the aftermath, revealing the presence of police vehicles and a blue tent set up to cover the body.
A van suspected to be involved in the accident was also spotted nearby, parked with hazard lights on.
The police confirmed the occurrence of the accident, stating that a 66-year-old male pedestrian had tragically lost his life at the scene.
The authorities arrested a 76-year-old van driver on suspicion of careless driving causing death. Investigations are currently underway to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the fatal accident.
Similar fatal accidents
Last week, 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 25 June, 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 he eventually succumbed to his injuries and died.