A 29-year-old man died following a traffic accident at Woodlands on 21 September at approximately 1:55 am. The police have arrested a 33-year-old male driver for careless driving causing death, according to their response to Fathership’s queries.
Background
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 10 and Woodlands Avenue 7 at about 1:55 am. The 29-year-old man, who was a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic. Two other individuals sustained minor injuries but declined to be taken to the hospital.
Victim was car passenger
The victim, a 29-year-old man, was a passenger in the car involved in the accident. The SCDF paramedic pronounced him dead at the scene. Two other people were assessed for minor injuries but chose not to go to the hospital, SCDF added.
Aftermath
A video posted on the Facebook group Singapore Roads Accident.com depicted a white car with significant rear damage. The footage also showed a blue police tent, an ambulance, and a police motorcycle at the scene. Police investigations are ongoing.
Related incidents
This incident follows another recent accident on 19 September 2024, where three people were injured on an escalator at Tiong Bahru MRT station. Additionally, on 16 December, a seven-vehicle pile-up at the junction of Woodlands Road and Mandai Estate resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, who was found trapped under a lorry.
The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding these accidents, emphasising the importance of road safety and vigilance.
