A tragic accident along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) has claimed the life of a 30-year-old motorcyclist after a collision with a lorry on Friday morning, 15 August. Another motorcyclist, aged 25, was also involved in the crash and taken to hospital conscious.
According to footage uploaded by road safety group SG Road Vigilante, the lorry was seen swerving abruptly across three lanes in a matter of seconds. In the process, it struck two motorcyclists who were travelling along the expressway. The impact was so severe that one of the riders’ helmets flew off and rolled into the middle of the road.
Emergency response and fatality
The police confirmed they were alerted to the accident at about 9.20am, in the direction towards Changi. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that one of the motorcyclists was found unconscious at the scene and rushed to Sengkang General Hospital. Despite medical efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The other rider, who was also hit, was conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital conscious and is currently receiving treatment. No further details about his condition have been released.
Investigations into reckless driving
The circulating video has sparked outrage online, with many netizens highlighting the dangers of reckless lane-switching and the vulnerability of motorcyclists on Singapore’s expressways. Several social media users called for stricter enforcement of road safety rules and heavier penalties for negligent driving, especially involving heavy vehicles.
Police investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the crash. Authorities are expected to examine dashcam footage, eyewitness accounts, and the lorry driver’s condition at the time of the accident.
This latest case adds to a string of serious traffic accidents involving motorcyclists on Singapore’s highways, underscoring the importance of defensive riding, vigilance, and responsible driving behaviour among all road users.