Van driver hits traffic light pole in Sengkang, then reverses & drives away
The police are looking for a van driver who left the scene after getting into an accident Sengkang on Wednesday (30 Sept) night.
Footage posted by SG Road Vigilante on Facebook showed the van crashing into a traffic light pole, narrowly missing a pedestrian.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Van hits traffic light while turning right at Sengkang junction
In the clip, which had a timestamp of 11.56pm on 30 Sept, the white van was seen turning right into Compassvale Street.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
However, the driver overestimated the turn and crashed the van into a traffic light pole, knocking it askew.
This happened right next to a pedestrian with a suitcase waiting to cross the road, who moved away quickly to avoid getting hit.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
The collision caused the traffic lights to snap off the pole and fall onto the road.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Van reverses & leaves the scene
The momentary setback did not stop the van from continuing its journey, as it moved forward slightly, then reversed, to the amazement of those in the camcar.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
The van proceeded to reverse all the way into the centre of the intersection, blocking the camcar and other vehicles.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
It was observed to have sustained damage, especially to its front left side, where there was a large dent from the collision.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
After a short pause, it then turned right again, correctly this time, and drove off as if nothing had happened.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Efforts to trace van driver underway
In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it was alerted to the accident at about 11.50pm on 30 Sept.
It took place along Compassvale Street and Anchorvale Street, and involved a van.
The van driver had left the scene before the police arrived, and efforts to trace them are underway.
Police investigations are ongoing.
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Police looking for driver who left the scene after crashing car into traffic light in Sengkang
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Featured image adapted from SGRV ADMIN on Facebook.
