Driver in Bukit Batok performs hit-and-run on van after mounting kerb twice
A BMW driver was caught on camera performing a series of reckless manoeuvres in Bukit Batok before crashing into a van and fleeing the scene.
The incident, which reportedly took place on 23 Aug at about 5.58pm, was captured on a dashboard camera and later shared on Facebook.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
BMW mounts kerb and nearly hits another car
The footage shows the BMW making a right turn from Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 into Bukit Batok West Avenue 3.
During the turn, the BMW ran up against the kerb and stopped in the middle of the road, nearly hitting a Volkswagen beside it.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
The camcar seemingly honked the horn as both cars stopped moving. Moments later, the BMW continued to move again.
However, the car made a wide left turn and ran onto another kerb, crossing double white lines in the process.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
It then came off the kerb, made a hard right turn this time, and crashed into the side of a yellow van passing by.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
“Aiyoh!” the camcar driver exclaimed at the sight.
Instead of stopping, the BMW driver drove off from the scene at once, with the van following along.
Source: Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook
Netizens suggest drugs or medical issues as cause of bad driving
The shockingly poor driving on display left some netizens convinced that alcohol or drugs might be a contributing factor in the incident.
Source: Facebook
One commenter suggested the driver had no licence and was overturning.
Source: Facebook
A third user instead urged people not to judge too quickly, noting that it could be a medical issue.
They said that the driver would get in trouble in due time, should the cause be drugs or a lack of a licence.
Source: Facebook
Speaking to MS News, the police reported being alerted to an accident involving a car and a minivan along Bukit Batok West Avenue 3 towards Bukit Batok Road, which incurred no injuries.
A 26-year-old male car driver is assisting with investigations.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from Singapore roads accident.com on Facebook.
