A motorcyclist was seen in a video shared online, crashing his motorbike and skidding on the road across 2 lanes after being cut off by a Mercedes along the AYE.
The incident took place on 5 August at about 4.15pm along the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), the rider found himself facing a perilous situation as a Mercedes, seemingly driven with little regard for road markings, abruptly cut across his path.
The events that followed unfolded in a matter of seconds, yet the consequences were profound. Dashcam footage shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page captured the harrowing incident in detail.
As the motorcyclist braced for impact, the two-wheeler skidded uncontrollably across two lanes, hurtling towards the grassy road barriers that bordered the expressway.
The Mercedes was positioned beside the motorcyclist when the collision occurred. Rather than speeding away, the driver of the Mercedes came to a halt, albeit after the damage had been done.
The social media-shared footage ignited a debate over the role of the luxury car in the incident.
One of the pivotal aspects of this incident was the alleged crossing of chevron markings by the Mercedes. These road markings serve as a clear indication of a traffic divider, guiding vehicles to maintain proper lanes.
The claim that the Mercedes driver had breached this barrier added a layer of intrigue to the unfolding narrative.
Promptly responding to the distress call, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) dispatched aid to the scene. The motorcyclist, though conscious, bore the brunt of the impact.
He was subsequently conveyed to Singapore General Hospital conscious.
Father’s Perspective
Adding a personal touch to the unfolding story, the motorcyclist’s father stepped into the spotlight. Expressing his concern and frustration, the father disclosed his son’s hospitalization and injuries.
The driver of the Mercedes, according to the father’s account, blamed the accident on his motorcyclist son instead.
He also thanked SGRV for posting the video, which he is intending to use as evidence.
He commented on the video: “Thank you for the video. Need it badly. I’m the father, which my son that involve with this accident. The driver even arrogantly telling me that my son, that knock him (foreign slang). With the help of this video, I will make sure this driver, stay out from the road for long. My son admitted to hospital. And thank god, nothing serious. Once again, thank you for the video and best wishes.”
