The dreams of a young freelance delivery rider, Mr. Muhammad Nurhilmi Atan, were tragically cut short in a devastating accident on the East Coast Parkway (ECP), according to The Straits Times.
The Accident: Sequence of Events
On a fateful day, the collision involving Mr. Nurhilmi’s motorcycle, a lorry, and a minibus unfolded on the East Coast Parkway.
The accident was purportedly caused by a 38-year-old Russian man, Eldaniz Ibishov, who allegedly jumped out of a minivan on the expressway.
Upon arrival at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Mr. Nurhilmi was unconscious and, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries on the same day.
Ibishov was arrested and charged with causing grievous hurt by performing a rash act.
Personal Background of Mr. Nurhilmi
Beyond the accident, understanding who Mr. Nurhilmi was adds a human touch to this story. He was a freelance delivery rider who had just gotten married and was expecting a child with his wife when he died.
His sister, Noorashikin Atan, told ST that her brother was looking forward to starting a new life with his wife and expecting a child in January, they had just gotten married and moved into a two-room flat in Serangoon just last month.
She shared that earlier that day, Nurhilmi had gone to pick up some documents to delivery to a customer when the accident happened.
She added that he had sent their mother a text after picking up the parcel, telling her that she was okay. But less than two hours later, their family received news that he had been sent to the hospital, where he later died.
Noorashikin added that their parents can’t sleep or eat, and her father is trying to act strong but she knows he misses his son very badly.
She added that her brother had been working very hard over the last few years so that he could let his 60-year-old father retire.
Friends paint a vivid picture of Mr. Nurhilmi’s character—kind, cheerful, and dedicated to his family. The outgoing man loved to tease his mother as well and spent his free time playing football, mobile games and riding his motorcycle.
She said that he was a joy in their lives and now that he’s gone, their family is quiet and solemn, and they can only hope that he is in a better place now.