In a concerning incident near Gleneagles Hospital, a pedestrian, identified as a girl, was struck from behind by a car while walking in the middle of the road.
This unfortunate event emphasizes the critical need for heightened awareness and adherence to road safety measures in our communities.
The Unfortunate Incident Unfolds
The incident took place on 2 December at about 9.59 am, and it occurred as the girl was walking in the middle of the road near Gleneagles Hospital, and a car collided with her from behind.
The specifics of why she was in the middle of the road and the circumstances leading to the collision are yet to be fully revealed.
She was seen in the video appearing to be completely oblivious and unaware of the car slowing down and moving behind her, and the driver also appeared to be unaware that the girl was right in front of his car.
Netizens online were split over who is the one at fault here for the accident, with some putting the blame on both of them.
Netizens’ comments
- As much as it is unlawful for the cam car to do such thing , sometimes such stupidity by pedestrian is really asking for trouble .
Either u siam 1 side n wait for traffic to pass u , or look before crossing lah . Dun just suddenly chg direction without looking back . - left, and she chose to walk up a driveway.
Make this make sense.
She totally deserved it. - Pax already crossed all over the front of the camcar windscreen, the footpath on the left is barricaded so obviously she isn’t going to be able to get off the road, driver just slow down very difficult?
- The driver is responsible. If you are on a wheel, it doesn’t matter whose mistake it is, you should always keep distance from pedestrians and should always assess possible dangers. Because pedestrians are the most vulnerable not the drivers in this case.
- Sorry but I think the woman deserves it. There’s a flight of stairs for pedestrians to walk up the slope but she chose to run on road.