Tesla hits kerb in Braddell & sends wheel cover flying, nearly hits motorcyclist trailing behind
A motorcyclist on Braddell Road had a close brush with danger on Monday morning (8 Sept) when a Tesla in front of him clipped a kerb, sending its wheel cover flying straight in his direction.
The incident, captured on dashcam footage shared by SG Road Vigilante (SGRV), happened at around 8am just before the Toa Payoh North Flyover.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
As the black car got closer to the flyover, it drifted too far to the right.
The Tesla Model 3 then hit the kerb of the road divider and bounced off it, ruffling through some of the bushes in the process.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
The brief impact seemingly dislodged one of the plastic wheel rim covers and launched it upwards into the air.
It went flying towards the motorcyclist behind, narrowly missing and clattering off the road to the rider’s left.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
The Tesla driver did not appear to notice the loss of a wheel cover and carried on driving.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
Commenters criticise Tesla driver for incident
Online, commenters overwhelmingly criticised the Tesla driver, with one accusing them of being “not that smart” despite having a “smart” car.
Source: Facebook
A user blamed the motorcyclist for allegedly not keeping a safe distance, but was quickly slammed by other commenters.
They pointed out that the rider had kept at least one car length of distance between themselves and the Tesla.
Source: Facebook
Another netizen jokingly wished a speedy recovery to the only casualty of the incident — the bushes.
Source: Facebook
Also read: Tesla driver hits motorcyclist at turn in Orchard, netizens blame both for recklessness
Tesla driver hits motorcyclist at turn in Orchard, netizens blame both for recklessness
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from SGRV on Facebook.
