Car allegedly hits pedestrian during discretionary left turn on Yio Chu Kang Road & knocks them over
A pedestrian took a tumble after a car making a left turn appeared to clip him. The driver drove off after the alleged brush.
The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday (19 Oct) at about 6.11pm.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
Pedestrian falls onto road after being hit by car during left turn
When the light turned green, the car made a discretionary left turn onto Yio Chu Kang Road.
At the same time, a man jogged across Yio Chu Kang Road, with the green pedestrian light in his favour.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
The Toyota appeared to hit him on the left foot as he dashed past.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
The pedestrian subsequently fell onto the road, just inches before approaching the footpath.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
He got back up quickly, staring at the Toyota with another pedestrian as the driver drove off.
Source: SGRV on Facebook
Netizens accuse motorist of dangerous driving
Netizens criticised the Toyota driver for dangerous driving, noting that they should have slowed down or stopped even if they had the right of way.
Source: Facebook
Another commenter pointed out that the pedestrian was already being cooperative by crossing the road quickly. They further accused the car’s driver of “rushing” and causing the accident.
Source: Facebook
However, another user also questioned if the car actually hit the man, as the camera angle left room for doubt.
Source: Facebook
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Featured image adapted from SGRV on Facebook.
