An elderly 65-year-old cyclist died after being hit by a Go Ahead Singapore bus in the morning of 10 April along Pasir Ris.
He was rendered unconscious during the accident and was subsequently conveyed to Changi General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and died.
Shin Min Daily News reported that the fatal accident took place near the Pasir Ris Bus Interchange, and the deceased was on his bicycle crossing the road when the bus collided into him.
According to The Straits Times, the Singapore Police Force was alerted to the accident that happened at the junction of Pasir Ris Drive 3 and Pasir Ris Centra on 10 April at about 7.20 am in the morning.
The cyclist, who worked as a cleaner, was conveyed to the hospital but later died from his injuries, and the 45-year-old bus driver is currently assisting the police with their investigations.
The deceased’s wife told SMDN that her husband would cycle to work daily, and when the accident took place, she woke her son up and they rushed down to look for him.
They then found out that her husband had been conveyed to Changi General Hospital and they rushed down, but he was already unconscious and the medical staff told them to prepare for the worst.
Later that afternoon, he passed away and was pronounced dead.
The wife told SMDN that her husband, who held a primary school level education, had worked different jobs to support their son’s education, including selling otah at a coffeeshop and working in construction.
He was also well liked and had many friends, who offered their condolences.
A spokesperson for Go Ahead Singapore told ST that they have reached out to the deceased’s family to provide support, and that their top priority is the family’s needs.
Go Ahead Singapore said that they are “deeply saddened that this incident took place and continue to fully cooperate with all relevant authorities in their investigations.”