Accident at Jervois Road Leaves Motorcyclist Badly Injured
Traffic accidents can sometimes happen so quickly that even those involved are not sure what had happened.
At around 1.25pm on 20 Mar, a motorcyclist got into an accident with a taxi on Jervois Road in River Valley.
Though the rider survived the accident, he has to undergo multiple surgeries due to the injuries sustained.
The motorcyclist’s sister is now appealing for witnesses to assist them.
Collision between motorcycle and taxi on 20 Mar
Last Saturday (20 Mar) between 1.20pm and 1.30pm, the rider was reportedly travelling along Jervois Road at River Valley when he collided with a taxi.
At the time, the cab was heading towards an Esso petrol station from the opposite direction.
After the collision, the taxi driver allegedly tried to flee the scene but was stopped by passers-by.
According to photos of the accident scene, the motorcycle appeared to be in a bad shape, with debris strewn across the road.
The motorcyclist was also visibly injured, with blood seen around his mouth.
Family seeks witnesses after motorcyclist badly injured from accident
The motorcyclist was later found to have suffered a cracked skull and will have to undergo several surgeries.
In a Facebook post, the victim’s sister shared the taxi driver was allegedly using his phone at the time of the accident. The information was apparently from messages circulating on WhatsApp groups.
She took the opportunity to appeal for witnesses who’d be able to help them with ongoing investigations.
If you have helpful information about the accident, do reach out to her via Facebook here.
Wish the motorcyclist a speedy recovery.
MS News wishes the motorcyclist a speedy and smooth recovery.
As a family member, watching our loved one go through an accident and sustaining serious injuries is extremely difficult.
That’s all the more so if we are unsure of the events that led to the accident.
If you witnessed or have dashcam footage of the accident, do contact the victim’s sister ASAP.
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Featured image adapted from Facebook.
