On the morning of December 19, tragedy unfolded on Nicoll Highway as a 45-year-old cyclist fell victim to a hit-and-run accident.
The cyclist, initially unconscious, was rushed to the hospital but, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
What happened?
According to The Straits Times, the cyclist, a 45-year-old man, was hit by a car driver who subsequently drove away and fled from the scene on the morning of December 19.
The victim was knocked unconscious during the accident and was then conveyed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and died, according to The Singapore Police Force.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed the incident and said that they conveyed a person to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
The police added that they received a call for help that morning at about 5.07am, regarding an accident that involved a biclcye and a car along Nicoll Highway, heading towards Guillemard Road.
The hit-and-run driver, a 33-year-old man, was subsequently arrested by the police later that day for dangerous driving causing death.
At the time of writing, police investigations into the incident are currently underway.
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