Due to the dearth of bicycle paths in Singapore, many cyclists pedal on the roads when exercising or travelling from one place to another.
This is permitted by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), as long as they wear a helmet and avoid expressways and road tunnels.
Nevertheless, like motorcyclists, these road cyclists are more vulnerable to injuries during an accident due to the lack of protection.
And sadly, one inexperienced rider lost her life after a collision recently.
Cyclist Killed in NTU Shuttle Bus Accident
A 49-year-old cyclist died on Monday night (3 May) after colliding with a shuttle bus at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
The police said they were alerted to the accident along Nanyang Crescent towards Nanyang Drive at 8:40pm.
Sadly, the woman, Ms Wong Siew Yuen, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Now it turns out that she didn’t have a great deal of experience pedaling on the road.
Victim Hardly Rode Bicycle on Roads; Has Husband & 19YO Son in M’sia
According to her husband, Ms Wong had bought a bicycle just last week to get some exercise.
Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, Mr Ye Zicheng, 58, said his wife was also bored at home as she had been unable to see her family in Seremban, Malaysia.
“She seldom rides a bicycle in Malaysia and she rarely rides a bicycle on the road, so I have always disapproved of her buying a bicycle,” he said.
“I should have insisted at that time… [then] the accident would not have happened.”
Mr Ye is currently in Malaysia with their 19-year-old son. He hopes to be allowed to attend his wife’s funeral.
What Happened
According to The Straits Times, Ms Wong was cycling with a friend around the NTU campus when she collided with the shuttle bus.
The male friend said he was riding in front of her when the accident occurred.
They were going to use the zebra crossing to get to the other side of the road when Ms Wong fell.
The bus, which was headed towards her, couldn’t avoid her, he said.
Be Careful Before Riding on the Roads
Safe Cycling Task Force president Steven Lim reminded cyclists to familiarise themselves with traffic rules and plan their route properly before riding on the road.
He noted that the terrain in NTU can be tricky for some riders.
“You have to know your own cycling ability and what you’re in for. I’m not discouraging anyone from cycling there, but they need to know the conditions before they go,” he said.
Police investigations into the accident are ongoing.
Feature Image: Facebook (Wong Siew Yuen)
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