In a tragic incident that unfolded on Wednesday, November 8, a motorcyclist lost his life in a horrific accident along the East Coast Parkway (ECP).
The shocking twist in the story is that this unfortunate event was further compounded by a passenger’s reckless decision to jump out of a minibus while the vehicle was on the expressway.
The Unfolding of the Tragedy
At approximately 11:05 am on Wednesday (8 November), the police received a distress call about a multi-vehicle collision on the ECP, specifically along the route towards the Marina Coastal Expressway. The collision involved a minibus, a lorry, and a motorcycle, setting the stage for a grave turn of events, according to Channel NewsAsia.
The 27-year-old motorcyclist involved in the crash was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital. Despite all efforts, his life couldn’t be saved, as the police sadly confirmed the next day.
Additionally, there was purportedly a 15 to 20-minute delay after the crash before anyone stepped in to help, according to the minibus driver.
The plot thickens as details emerge about a 38-year-old passenger who, inexplicably, decided to jump out of the moving minibus while it was navigating the expressway.
The Passenger’s Reckless Act
The Singapore Civil Defence Force swiftly responded to the distress call. At the scene, they encountered a motorcyclist in dire need of medical attention.
In a heartening display of humanity, other drivers who witnessed the accident stopped to help. They performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the injured motorcyclist.
CNA reported that the passenger who jumped out of the minibus, has since been arrested after the accident and is assisting the police with their investigations.
A netizen who was nearby at the time, witnessed the horrific incident and took to Instagram to appeal for witnesses.
Here is what she said
APPEALING FOR WITNESSES
Update: Rider has passed on. Prayers be with his newly wed wife, unborn child and family.
Hi everyone, we just witnessed a horrific car and motorcycle accident along ECP heading towards the city, just before Exit 14 to KPE, where Ash administered CPR to the motorcyclist. The accident happened at about 10.45am today, Wednesday, 8 November 2023. We are hoping for anyone who can help identify the person who caused the accident.
There were 3 vehicles involved, a car, lorry and motorcycle. From what we understand from the driver of the first car, he fetched a Turkish man from the airport and when the driver’s boss later told him he picked the wrong guy, the Turkish man came to the front seat (where the door was unlocked) with his luggage and JUMPED OUT of the car. The car driver braked. The lorry driver braked. The motorcyclist hit the lorry terribly and tumbled a distance.
This Turkish man was last seen with an injured right arm running away from the accident with his luggage in hand.
We do not think the motorcyclist made it. If anyone has any information or have seen this man, please help. Thank you and God bless.