Motorcyclist collided with car that attempted to cut to slip road near Woodlands Crossing
Caught in a jam while heading towards the Woodlands Crossing, a car attempted to filter out to the slip road nearby.
However, it ended up colliding with a motorcyclist, who was sent to the hospital.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Car queuing to go to Woodlands Crossing cuts out & collides with motorcyclist
According to a video posted by SG Road Vigilante on Facebook, the white Toyota Altis was queuing to drive up the viaduct towards the Woodlands Crossing, which leads to the Causeway.
However, it suddenly left the barely moving queue to cut sharply to the left, towards a slip road leading to Woodlands Centre Road.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
A motorcycle that was travelling up the viaduct did not stop in time and collided with the car right at the chevron marking.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Motorcyclist lay motionless on road near Woodlands Crossing after colliding with car
Another clip taken from a different angle showed that the motorcyclist was flung to the road from the impact.
He lay motionless near a line of vehicles on the slip road, as another motorcyclist and a few others stopped to check on him.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The motorcyclist was later observed lying on the road as the apparent car driver, wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, talked on the phone.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Motorcyclist conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to an accident at about 4.05pm on Saturday (5 April).
It took place along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) in the direction towards Woodlands Checkpoint.
A 45-year-old male motorcyclist was sent to the hospital in a conscious state, it added.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), which was alerted at the same time, told MS News that he was conveyed to the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Additionally, a 38-year-old male car driver is assisting with police investigations, which are ongoing.
Also read: Motorcyclist swerves & skids along BKE after attempt to avoid car that was changing lanes
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Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.
