In a tragic incident that occurred on Friday, August 4th, around 5:15pm, a devastating collision involving a motorcycle and a car resulted in the unfortunate death of a 32-year-old man in Tuas.
Swift action was taken as both the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were alerted to the accident, which unfolded at the junction of Tuas South Street 2 and Tuas South Avenue 5.
Tragically, the motorcyclist was found unconscious following the collision and was rushed to the hospital. Despite efforts to resuscitate the man, he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased motorcyclist’s passenger, a 30-year-old man who was riding pillion on the motorcycle, remained conscious throughout the ordeal. He was taken to the hospital for a thorough medical evaluation and treatment.
A chilling video capturing the aftermath of the collision portrays a scene of profound impact. In the footage, a man donning a grey helmet lays motionless beside another individual wearing a dark blue helmet.
The latter, presumably in shock, is seen crouching beside a traffic light, adding a poignant visual to the gravity of the situation.
The video also reveals the presence of scattered boxes of cigarettes strewn across the road.
Following the tragic incident, a 48-year-old male driver of the car involved in the collision was apprehended and subsequently arrested in connection with the case.
Other motorcyclist deaths
A 23-year-old Singaporean motorcyclist tragically lost his life in a collision with a motor trailer along the Tuas Second Link on 4 August.
The accident transpired late at night, around 10:30pm, along the Tuas Second Link. The motorcyclist, identified as Mr. Mohamad Ilyas Ilyasa Mohamad Ismadi, was traveling alongside his pillion rider, Ms. Nur Surya Emelya Mohamad Imran, both heading toward Johor Bahru.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Rahmat Ariffin revealed that the collision occurred when the motorbike collided with the rear of a motor trailer, resulting in both riders being flung onto the road.
Tragically, Mr. Ilyas lost his life at the scene of the accident. A distressing photo circulating on Telegram displayed a helmeted man lying on the road, with a pool of blood nearby, while another person was seen lying beside him.
While Mr. Ilyas lost his life, Ms. Nur Surya was fortunate to survive the collision, although she was rendered unconscious and subsequently hospitalized.