Driver hits motorcyclist when making turn from middle lane to carpark at Somerset Road
On Monday (28 Sept), a driver knocked down a motorcyclist while trying to make a turn into a shopping mall carpark at Somerset Road.
A dashcam from a nearby car captured footage of the incident, which occurred around 6.43pm.
The Original Poster (OP) later posted the video on SG Road Vigilante’s Facebook group.
Driver does not form up when turning right
In the video, a motorcyclist wearing pink is riding in the far-right lane on Somerset Road.
Meanwhile, a Kia car is travelling in the adjacent lane on the left.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
The Kia driver then switches on the right signal, indicating a turn into the shopping mall’s car park.
However, the driver does not form up or move into the proper lane first. The Kia’s lane only permits vehicles to go straight, so the turn is not allowed.
The driver continues turning right instead of stopping.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
Knocks down motorcyclist
The motorcyclist tries to swerve away from the oncoming car but is unable to avoid it.
Source: SGRV FRONT MAN on Facebook
The Kia hits the motorcycle, sending the rider tumbling onto the road. The rider’s belongings fall to the ground as they lie on the ground.
Female motorcyclist, 22, sent to hospital
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force said that it was alerted to an accident involving a car, a van and a motorcycle along Somerset Road towards Grange Road at around 6.45pm.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force received a call for assistance at 277 Orchard Road.
Paramedics conveyed a 22-year-old female motorcyclist to Raffles Hospital.
An 18-year-old male car driver is assisting police with investigations, which are ongoing.
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Featured image adapted from SG FRONT MAN on Facebook.