18-year-old motorcyclist killed in Loyang hit-and-run
An 18-year-old motorcyclist died in a hit-and-run accident in Loyang on Friday (27 September). The collision, which occurred at the junction of Loyang Avenue and Cranwell Road, was reported to the police around 9:20 AM. Police investigations are ongoing.
SINGAPORE: An 18-year-old man tragically lost his life after his motorcycle collided with an unknown vehicle in Loyang on Friday (27 September) morning. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were alerted to the hit-and-run incident at approximately 9:20 AM. The collision took place at the junction of Loyang Avenue and Cranwell Road, where SCDF personnel confirmed that the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an attending paramedic. In the aftermath of the accident, a photograph depicting a blue tent covering the scene was shared in the Telegram group SGRoad Blocks/Traffic News. Nearby, a motorcycle displaying a probation P-plate was seen lying on its side. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which adds to the alarming statistics surrounding traffic accidents in Singapore. In 2023, a total of 136 lives were claimed by traffic accidents—a 25.9 percent increase from the 108 deaths recorded in 2022. Motorcyclists remain one of the most vulnerable groups of road users. Data from 2023 reveals that motorcyclists and pillion riders were involved in over half of all traffic accidents, accounting for half of the fatalities due to these incidents. Police investigations are ongoing.
