Tragic accident claims life of 76-year-old pedestrian in Pasir Ris
A 76-year-old pedestrian tragically lost her life in Pasir Ris after a collision with a taxi on Sunday evening. \n \nThe 58-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for careless driving causing death. Police investigations are ongoing.
SINGAPORE - In a heartbreaking incident on Sunday evening (10 Dec), a 76-year-old pedestrian lost her life after being involved in a collision with a taxi at the junction of Pasir Ris Rise and Pasir Ris Drive 3.
The Singapore Police Force was alerted to the accident at approximately 7:55 pm.
According to preliminary reports, the elderly woman was crossing the road when she was struck by a taxi making a right turn.
The impact left her unconscious, and she was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries.
Tragically, despite medical efforts, the 76-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries, marking a somber turn of events for her and her family.
The driver of the taxi, a 58-year-old male, has been identified by the police and taken into custody on charges of careless driving causing death.
The authorities are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The focus will likely be on determining the sequence of events leading up to the collision and whether any factors, such as speed or visibility, contributed to the tragic outcome.
