DHL van crashes into motorcyclist along Yio Chu Kang Road on 18 Aug morning
A DHL van sent a motorcyclist tumbling over after a rear collision on Yio Chu Kang Road.
The incident allegedly occurred on 18 Aug at about 8am, north of the junction connecting Yio Chu Kang Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 near Buangkok.
Motorcyclist flails arms as DHL van suddenly hits bike
In the video posted on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page, a rider on a motor scooter was seen approaching the dashcam vehicle from the back. Behind the rider was a yellow DHL delivery van.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The camcar and motorcycle soon came to a stop, but the van driver seemingly failed to notice.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The DHL driver slammed on the brakes, but it was too late as the van ended up rear-ending the scooter.
The rider, clearly caught off guard, lurched forward from the impact.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
As they went out of frame, the motorcycle fell over onto its side. The van also sustained a visible dent from the impact.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
Netizens criticise van driver for collision
Netizens expressed confusion at what the DHL van driver was doing.
Source: Facebook
A motorcyclist used the accident as an example of why they would lane split rather than line up behind a car.
“Imagine getting sandwiched by the van and the car,” they said.
Source: Facebook
Another Facebook user argued that the motorcyclist could have been in the van driver’s blind spot.
However, others called the reasoning “far-fetched”.
Source: Facebook
A DHL spokesperson told MS News that they were aware of the road accident involving a subcontractor van.
“No one was injured,” they stated.
DHL said they were committed to reinforcing safety practices among their couriers o ensure the well-being of all road users.
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Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.
