The family of a 19-year-old girl is appealing for information about the traffic accident that took the teenager’s life.
The accident happened along Joo Chiat Road at about 8.10am on 8 June.
Source: Facebook
The deceased teenager’s parents had put up a poster on a lamppost along Joo Chiat Road, seemingly outside Katong Point.
Based on the information on the poster, the victim — known as Dorothy — was walking in the vicinity when a vehicle hit her.
Source: Facebook
Those with CCTV footage or helpful details about the incident are urged to submit their information via the police’s I-Witness portal.
In a Facebook post on 11 June, Dorothy’s mother — known as Ms Tan — shared pictures of her daughter’s funeral.
“So grateful to God for nineteen wonderful years with Dorothy,” wrote Ms Tan in the caption.
“See you next time, my beloved daughter, Dorothy Naomi Tan.”
The 19-year-old passed away on 9 June, a day after the accident.
In response to MS News‘ queries, the police stated that the incident involved a van and a pedestrian.
A 24-year-old man who was driving the truck at the time is currently assisting investigations.
In a separate statement, an SCDF spokesperson said they conveyed one person to Changi General Hospital after the accident.
MS News has reached out to Ms Tan for comment.
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