Police Hunting for Car Driver After Lavender Street Hit-and-Run Leaves Lorry Driver Critical
Police are appealing for information on the driver of a car who fled the scene after a violent collision with a lorry at the junction of King George’s Avenue and Lavender Street on Wednesday night (20 Aug).
The accident, which occurred around 10.05pm, left a 57-year-old lorry driver unconscious and badly injured. Video clips shared on Facebook showed the man slumped halfway out of his window, unresponsive, as members of the public rushed to call for help.
According to witnesses, the impact left the lorry’s rear badly damaged, with shattered glass and debris scattered across the road. Across from it, a silver car was seen crumpled against the road divider. Its front end was mangled on the left side, though the driver had already left the scene when police arrived.
Witnesses Describe Shocking Aftermath
Nearby shop staff told Shin Min Daily News they heard a loud crash before spotting the lorry driver’s upper body protruding from the vehicle. One witness, Mr Lin, 36, said the man was bleeding heavily from his head and appeared to be unconscious.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) dispatched at least two emergency vehicles, including an ambulance, and conveyed the victim to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. He has since undergone brain surgery for severe head and spine injuries, and his condition has been described as critical.
A friend of the driver, who identified him as “Ah Xiang”, posted online that doctors warned he may be permanently paralysed. He has appealed for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to step forward to assist in identifying the driver of the car.
Police Tracing Hit-and-Run Suspect
Police officers reportedly canvassed nearby shops and hotels for surveillance footage for about three hours after the accident. Some cameras were checked, though not all shops in the area had CCTV installed.
The Singapore Police Force has confirmed that investigations are ongoing to trace the car driver who abandoned the scene. Under Singapore law, leaving the scene of an accident without rendering assistance is a serious offence that carries heavy penalties, including imprisonment and disqualification from driving.
Authorities urge anyone who witnessed the crash, or who may have video evidence, to contact the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information via www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.
This case adds to growing public concern over reckless driving and hit-and-run incidents in Singapore, with residents calling for stronger enforcement and awareness on road safety.