The start of a new year is typically filled with joy and anticipation, but for Heather Ng, the dawning of the New Year brought an unexpected tragedy.
Her 21-year-old boyfriend lost his life in a PIE (Pan Island Expressway) accident on New Year’s Eve, leaving her in search of eyewitnesses to piece together the events leading to the fatal incident.
The Journey Home
Heather Ng’s day began with a routine message from her boyfriend at 7:16 am, assuring her that he was on his way home. Little did she know, this routine update would mark the beginning of a tragic turn of events.
An hour later, Heather noticed something amiss on her app – her boyfriend appeared to be “stuck” along the PIE, with his location pinged at the same spot, unmoving. Concerned, she took immediate notice of the unusual situation.
At 8:15 am, Heather messaged her boyfriend, seeking answers to the unexpected delay. Another text followed at 8:34 am, expressing growing concern about the unfolding situation. To her dismay, there was no response.
The Rush to the Accident Site
Fueled by worry and a sense of urgency, Heather hurried to the accident site, only to discover the grim reality. Her boyfriend had been involved in a fatal collision between a van and a lorry along the PIE towards Tuas after the Toh Guan Road exit.
Upon reaching the scene, SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force) personnel were already in action. The van, overturned in the accident, had both driver and passenger trapped inside.
Despite rescue efforts with hydraulic equipment, Heather’s boyfriend was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 18-year-old van driver was transported to the National University Hospital.
At the time of writing, police investigations into the accident are still underway.
Desperate Plea for Information: Instagram Stories
In her grief, Heather took to her Instagram stories, reaching out to her followers and the public for assistance. She appealed for anyone with dashcam footage of the accident, especially those present on the PIE during that critical timeframe, to come forward.
In a subsequent Instagram story on the same day, Heather poured out her emotions, expressing the devastation of losing her beloved boyfriend. “It is really devastating to see you leave us so quickly, my heart goes out to you. I love you dearly and rest in peace sweetheart. You are really a good person and loved by many.”
Anyone with information relating to the accident can reach out to Heather via her Instagram.
Source: @heather.ngg on IG