Tragedy struck on the first day of a tourist’s vacation in Geylang, Singapore, when a car collided with him while he was crossing the street, according to Shin Min Daily News.
Despite efforts to save him, the tourist, identified as Liang Guishou, succumbed to his injuries and passed away at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The incident has led to the arrest of a 54-year-old male driver, and investigations are currently ongoing.
1st day of holiday
On June 29th, Liang Guishou, a 46-year-old tourist from China, was crossing Geylang Road near Lorong 13 towards Kallang Road when he was struck by a car at approximately 11:55 PM.
A distressing nine-second video circulating on social media captured the aftermath, showing Mr. Liang lying unresponsive on the ground while a passer-by attempted to wake him up.
The video also revealed a parked black car with a shattered windscreen and a dented bonnet, evidence of the collision.
Upon receiving reports of the incident, the Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) transported Mr. Liang, who was unconscious, to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Despite medical efforts, he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
The police have arrested a 54-year-old male driver in connection with the incident, who is currently being investigated for causing death due to careless driving.
Family devastated
The news of Mr. Liang’s passing left his family and friends devastated. The tour group’s guide, Mo Xiaofang, shared that it was their first day in Singapore when the tragedy occurred.
Mr. Liang may have gone out for supper, resulting in the accident. Upon realizing Mr. Liang was missing, Mr. Mo contacted the hospital, only to receive the heartbreaking news of his demise.
Mr. Liang’s wife, Mrs. Huang Xuefeng, along with their 14-year-old son and other family members, arrived in Singapore on July 6th to attend his funeral and cremation.
The cremation took place on July 9th, and they plan to take Mr. Liang’s ashes back to their hometown in Guangxi, China, for burial.
The grieving family has received support from friends, with 11 of Mr. Liang’s friends visiting Mrs. Huang’s house to console their son. They have also pooled together funds to assist with the repatriation of Mr. Liang’s ashes, covering funeral expenses and transportation costs.