Lorry driver lifts parked motorcycle up after hitting it in Jalan Besar, leaves broken part on seat
A lorry driver has drawn criticism online after running over a parked motorcycle in Jalan Besar, before casually lifting it back up and driving off.
According to the video posted by SG Road Vigilante (SGRV), the incident occurred at 8.45am on 8 Nov.
Lorry hits parked bike while turning
Footage showed a white moving company lorry making a left turn from Petain Road onto Somme Road, where a motorcycle was parked close to the kerb.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
When making the turn, the lorry driver failed to keep far enough to his right.
The vehicle thus ran the motorcycle over, knocking it down in the process, before the lorry driver immediately braked.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
The lorry driver attempted to reverse, but ended up dragging the motorcycle under it for a few moments.
Meanwhile, a passing pedestrian stared at the scene in confusion.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
Driver allegedly leaves without a note
The driver then alighted and checked on the motorcycle, exchanging a few words with the pedestrian.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
He lifted the motorcycle back up to a standing position, using the kickstand to make it stay upright.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
Spotting a broken piece of the vehicle on the road, the lorry driver picked it up, placed it on the motorcycle’s seat, and left.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
He returned to his lorry and continued his drive down Somme Road, with the SGRV post’s description alleging that he did not leave a note.
MS News has reached out to the moving company for a statement on the incident.
Some commenters blame parking design
Commenters online largely condemned the driver for his careless manoeuvre and lack of accountability.
One netizen criticised the driver for not noticing the stationary motorcycle.
Source: Facebook
However, another commenter also felt some of the blame lay with the design of the parking spot.
Source: Facebook
Also read: Rider speeds past vehicles on Brickland Road, skids & falls while turning right
Rider speeds past vehicles on Brickland Road, skids & falls while turning right
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook.
