On 26th June at around 5.17 pm, an unfortunate collision took place at the zebra crossing located along the junction of Lor Ah Soo and Hougang Avenue 3.
The incident was captured on a car surveillance camera, and the footage was shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page on 10th July.
According to the video, the cyclist collided with the van while riding straight across the zebra crossing. As a result of the collision, the cyclist fell over while the van came to an abrupt stop.
Upon witnessing the accident, passers-by near the scene quickly responded and rushed to the cyclist’s aid. The van driver promptly emerged from the vehicle and approached the fallen cyclist to ensure she was not seriously injured.
In a display of community spirit, both the driver of the van and the passenger of a nearby camcar offered their assistance.
They helped the cyclist to her feet and supported her as she walked to the kerb. Other concerned individuals in the vicinity also approached to offer their help and check on her well-being.
The van driver, who reportedly failed to notice the cyclist approaching, seemed to be focused on the left side of his vehicle while approaching the zebra crossing.
However, some netizens have weighed in and said that the van was already on the move when the cyclist decided to abruptly cycle on without stopping.
So, who is the one at fault here?
Netizens’ comments
- Cyclist should come to a stop instead of dashing through.
- I been saying for long time already, check for traffic and make sure drivers can see you before you proceed.
And then there are this type of cyclists who just go at normal speed thinking drivers can see them easily.
Last time the law needed cyclists to dismount and push, now no need. But must cycle at “walking speed”, what’s the rationale? So that drivers have enough time to spot you.
You want zoom past like this then good luck.
Lucky to be just injured. - Cyclists like this one r asking for trouble. Should make sure the vehicles have stopped b4 crossing. Van driver was looking infront n cannot react so quickly if the cyclist suddenly rides across from his side. Easy for camcar driver to say he saw n blame the van driver for not spotting the cyclist till too late… of course the camcar driver could see better becos his vehicle was further back!
- If only both practice common basic rules.
-drivers should always slow down at zebra crossing., stop if there are pedestrians.
-pedestrians should always slow down and look before putting their foot onto the crossing.
If those were practice instead of assuming or think you have the right of way no matter what, there shouldn’t be a problem.