MPV driver sideswipes Porsche while attempting lane change at Stevens Rd, hits another vehicle

MPV sideswipes Porsche during lane change at Stevens Rd, leading to multi-vehicle collision

A lane change turned into a multi-car collision on 10 Jan when a private-hire multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was sideswiped by a Porsche and then collided with another vehicle on Stevens Road.

The incident was captured in another car’s dashcam and later shared on the SG Road Vigilante (SGRV) Facebook page.

MPV attempts lane change, collides with two vehicles

According to the post, the collision took place at about 11.40am along Stevens Rd.

Dashcam footage shows the Toyota Noah attempting to merge from the right lane into the adjacent lane on the left amidst heavy traffic.

Upon filtering into the left lane, the Toyota sideswipes a Porsche Macan that was going straight in the adjacent lane.

The force of the collision causes the Toyota to be pushed back into its original lane, where it then collides with a stationary Citroen.

After the incident occurred, the Porsche can be seen driving off.

Meanwhile, the driver of the Citroen car can be seen exiting the vehicle to check on the damage.

Netizens split over fault

The incident sparked heavy debate online, with many suggesting that both cars were at fault for the incident.

Some pointed out that the driver of the Toyota should have been more careful.

Others questioned why the Porsche driver did not stop after the incident.

One user joked that it would be safer to take public transport, which they deemed “accident-free”.

According to insurance companies, in the event of an accident, drivers should leave their vehicle in place, even if it obstructs traffic, in order to preserve the scene for investigation and insurance claims.

Additionally, it’s recommended to document the incident with photos.

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