Motorcyclist fell onto PIE, bus could not avoid her: SBS Transit
The family of a motorcyclist who died after an accident along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) is appealing for witnesses and footage of the incident.
SG Road Vigilante posted a Facebook video that shows an SBS Transit bus and a white van stopping on the expressway, after which an orange motorcycle lies on its side in front of the bus.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Motorcyclist not seen after accident with bus on PIE
The clip also depicted the aftermath of the accident.
The motorcycle lies on lane three, a few metres ahead of the bus.
The bus appears to swerve slightly to the side.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
However, no one spots the motorcyclist.
Later, a passerby and the bus captain crouch under the front of the bus, apparently checking for something.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Family of motorcyclist appeals for witnesses and footage
According to the caption, the accident took place last Thursday (9 Oct) afternoon.
A friend of the motorcyclist said she passed away between 5pm to 5.08pm that day.
Her family is seeking witnesses and video footage to determine whether she skidded onto the road or another vehicle knocked her down.
The user added that the existing footage is unclear because two vehicles blocked the impact.
They believe two other vehicles had a clear view.
Motorcyclist passes away in hospital
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told MS News it received an alert about the accident at about 5pm on 9 Oct.
It took place along the PIE towards Changi Airport, before the Bedok Reservoir Road exit.
Police said paramedics took one person to Changi General Hospital, unconscious, where she later died.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Bus couldn’t avoid motorcyclist who fell on PIE
In response to queries from MS News, SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu said the motorcyclist was between two vehicles in the adjacent lanes on the right of its off-service bus, which was travelling along lane 3 of the PIE.
The impact of her fall threw the motorcyclist into lane three.
In an effort to avoid her, the bus captain swerved and applied the emergency brakes, but sadly could not avoid her, Mrs Wu noted, adding:
We are deeply saddened by the passing of the motorcyclist and would like to extend our sincere condolences to her family during this very difficult time.
SBS has provided CCTV footage to the police to aid in investigations.
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Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.
