Man Found “Abandoned” Motorbike at PIE; Turns Out Rider’s Body Was on the Road Divider

While traffic accidents are not uncommon, it’s always heartbreaking when there is a fatality.

One man was confused by a seemingly abandoned motorcycle in the middle of the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE).

He did not see the rider anywhere in the vicinity.

When the authorities arrived, they discovered the rider’s body along the road divider.

The Incident

TikTok user @hidayattnordin shared a video of the incident on 29 November.

@hidayattnordinAn early morning experience with @agentaerulsri controlling the traffic from the middle of the highway on a bend was super scary, with alot of speeding drivers, all simply inconsiderate. fortunately for us, we are safe. And several good drivers were also around to help manoeuvre the traffic from such a dangerous situation, “an abandoned motorcycle” in the middle of a highway. Unfortunately, the rider of the motorcycle was eventually found unconscious after 30minutes plus of searching. RIP. Stay safe Everyone! Drive and ride safe!♬ Time – Official Sound Studio

Mentioning that it was 2:30 am, the beginning of the video depicts an overturned motorcycle in the middle of an unspecified expressway.

Speaking to Mustsharenews, the TikTok user, Hidayat Nordin, detailed the incident.

He was a passenger in his friend’s car when they spotted the motorcycle.

The motorcycle’s rider was nowhere in sight.

The incident occurred on the PIE after the exit at Bedok North heading towards Changi.

According to Mr Hidayat, a group initially attempted to move the motorcycle.

However, they eventually gave up and vacated the area.

He, his friend and another motorist directed the traffic while searching for the rider.

Mr Hidayat’s friend called the police at 2:33 am.

Another driver and passenger stopped to help the pair out.

Another off-duty traffic police officer also helped to search for the missing rider.

After about 30 minutes, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) arrived and began to assist in the search for the missing rider.

Unfortunately, they found the body of the rider along the road divider.

Mr Hidayat said that an SCDF paramedic pronounced the rider dead at the scene.

Responding to media queries, the SCDF confirmed that they had received an alert about a road traffic accident on 29 November at around 2:35 am.

Mr Hidayat ended the video with his well-wishes for drivers, saying, “Everyone! Stay safe, drive safe!”

He elaborated on the incident in the TikTok video’s caption, writing, “Controlling the traffic from the middle of the highway on a bend was super scary, with many speeding drivers – all simply inconsiderate.

“Fortunately for us, we are safe.”

Similar Incidents

Unfortunately, such accidents are not uncommon.

In the first half of 2023, 71 people were killed in traffic accidents in Singapore.

The statistic was a near 60% jump from the same period in 2022.

More people were also injured in traffic accidents.

In the first half of 2023, 4,479 people were injured.

In the same period in 2022, only 3,841 were injured.

The number of fatalities among motorcycle and pillion riders also increased to 32 in 2023 from 25 in 2022.

Earlier in November, another serious accident occurred along the PIE.

It was a Saturday morning.

The accident occurred along the PIE towards Changi Airport, right before the Jalan Bahar exit.

A 39-year-old motorcyclist and his nine-year-old pillion rider died in a hit-and-run accident.

A truck driver, 68, was later arrested for careless driving causing death.

According to a September 2023 article by The Straits Times, the police noted that the top causes of accidents involving motorcyclists and pillion riders were neglecting to keep a proper lookout, failing to have adequate control of the motorcycle, and changing lanes without due care.

Mr Bernard Tay, chairperson of the Singapore Road Safety Council, reminded the public, “Road safety is a shared responsibility. Everyone has a part to play. We should change our mindset to look after each other on our roads and follow the traffic rules.”