Cyclist in S’pore gets hit by car at zebra crossing, netizens advise to slow down when crossing road

Cyclist hit by car at zebra crossing, video sparks debate on road safety among cyclists

A video showing a cyclist being struck by a car while crossing a zebra crossing has sparked widespread debate about road safety and the importance of cyclists slowing down at crossings.

Posted on TikTok on 5 May, the Original Poster (OP) shared clips of her and her friend before heading off on their bicycle ride, as well as dashcam footage of the accident.

Cyclist caught on camera getting hit by car

In the post, the footage starts with her and a friend preparing for their ride, seemingly at night.

The clip then cuts to dashcam footage capturing the moment of the accident.

The footage starts with one cyclist, seemingly the OP’s friend, passing by the zebra crossing and leaving the road clear.

However, as the camcar approaches the zebra crossing, another cyclist, seemingly the OP, rides across without appearing to check for oncoming traffic.

This results in the cyclist being hit by the camcar, at which point the clip ends.

Netizens say cyclists should slow down at crossings

The incident sparked discussion online, with many netizens commenting on the importance of slowing down before crossing the road, even at zebra crossings.

Most users agreed that both the cyclist and the driver were at fault.

One netizen said that the OP should have slowed down and looked for oncoming vehicles, while others highlighted the driver’s responsibility to be more cautious around cyclists.

One user stressed that cyclists should not assume they always have the right of way, suggesting that slowing down at crossings would be safer.

Another commenter pointed out that the cyclist wasn’t wearing high-visibility clothing, which could be particularly important when cycling in the dark.

A driver also chimed in, sharing that they find it harder to spot cyclists at zebra crossings than pedestrians, especially when it’s dark, reinforcing the need for cyclists to slow down and stay visible.

MS News has reached out to the OP for more information.

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Featured image adapted from tenyearstan on TikTok.