Bus Rams into Motorbike from Behind; 72YO Driver Now Assisting With Investigations

If you’re a motorcyclist or driver, you need to keep your eyes open and stay vigilant on the road, as accidents in Singapore are becoming more frequent. 

Police are currently investigating a 72-year-old male bus driver after a video, widely shared on WhatsApp, captured him ramming a motorcyclist from behind while changing lanes. 

This collision resulted in the motorcyclist crashing into the car in front of him with great force.

Motorcyclist Flung Onto Car After Bus Rammed from Behind

A 27-second video of the incident was shared on Facebook by ‘SG Road Vigilante’ on Monday (8 January 2024).

The incident footage captures when a private bus, driven by the 72-year-old man, collided with a motorcyclist from behind. 

The video, recorded from a rear-facing camera, shows the motorcyclist travelling on Commonwealth Avenue West. 

After passing the Clementi West Ave 6 intersection, both the rider and the dashcam-equipped vehicle slowed down. 

However, the blue private bus behind them attempted to change lanes but failed to do so quickly enough.

This resulted in a forceful collision that caused the 46-year-old motorcyclist to be flung forward, crashing into the car in front of him.

The impact was so hard that it shattered the rear windshield.

It also resulted in noticeable debris flying off, including what appeared to be a fragment of the rider’s helmet.

Motorcyclist Taken to Hospital

According to the 27-second video, paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) moved the injured motorcyclist onto a stretcher. 

The motorcyclist remained motionless on the road, with several SCDF personnel providing him with first aid.

Another individual, dressed in blue, appeared to be assisting in the process. An SCDF officer also prepared a stretcher to transport the victim to the waiting ambulance.

The police reported that they were alerted to an accident involving a car, a bus, and a motorcycle at the junction of Clementi Avenue 6 and Commonwealth Avenue West around 7.15 am on Monday (8 January 2024). 

The motorcyclist was conscious when taken to the National University Hospital. 

Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.

The good news is that the 72-year-old driver is co-operating fully with the police in their investigation.

Recent Road Accidents Among Senior Drivers

This incident occurred amidst a recent series of accidents involving senior drivers. 

On 5 January 2024, a 73-year-old woman was hospitalised after crashing into a road divider in Serangoon. 

The following day, a 67-year-old taxi driver was arrested for careless driving leading to death, following an accident that claimed the life of a 75-year-old woman in Robertson Quay.