Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Last Friday (6 March) morning, an accident occurred in Marmount after a car hit a woman who was cycling across a zebra crossing.
While most netizens blamed the driver, some felt the cyclist was partially to blame, too.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
According to the SGRV ADMIN Facebook page, the incident allegedly occurred at 9.45am.
Video footage showed many cars attempting to make a left turn through a zebra crossing onto Marymount Road.
A woman on a blue bicycle cycled down a nearby footpath.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
Cycling at a fairly slow speed, she then went to cross the road using the zebra crossing.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
At the same time, a blue BMW accelerated across the zebra crossing.
The car struck the cycling woman and toppled her over, sending both rider and bicycle onto the road.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
She managed to get back to her feet immediately.
The cyclist proceeded to stare at the driver while she pushed the bicycle to the nearby footpath.
Source: SGRV ADMIN on Facebook
MS News has reached out to the police for their comments on the incident.
Netizens on Facebook criticised the driver for being “blind”.
Source: Facebook
Several blamed the woman instead. One claimed that the law required cyclists to dismount and push bicycles across zebra crossings.
Source: Facebook
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) does not require cyclists to dismount at zebra crossings.
Cyclists must slow down, stop, and look out for traffic before crossing.
LTA stated that mandating dismounts at crossings could introduce additional risks, such as for those with pillion riders or carrying loads.
Additionally, seniors might also face challenges frequently dismounting their bicycles or Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs).
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Featured image adapted from SGRV ADMIN on Facebook.