A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a taxi on the Central Expressway (CTE) resulted in the death of a 71-year-old male motorcyclist in the early hours of Tuesday, 29 Apr 2025.
Authorities have arrested the taxi driver who was involved in the incident.
Here’s what happened.
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Fatal Collision on North-bound CTE Expressway
The accident occurred around 4:05 am on the north-bound section of the CTE towards Seletar Expressway (SLE), near the Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 exit.
According to police reports, a 67-year-old male taxi driver was arrested following the incident on charges of careless driving without reasonable consideration, causing death.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the accident at approximately 4:15 am. An SCDF paramedic pronounced the elderly motorcyclist dead at the scene.
Video footage of the accident aftermath began circulating online around 6 am.
The dashcam recordings showed a blue tent set up on the extreme left lane of the expressway, with a yellow taxi positioned about 25m ahead in the same lane.
The motorcycle was visibly lodged beneath the taxi’s front bumper.
ComfortDelGro, the taxi operator involved, confirmed that they are fully cooperating with police investigations.
A company spokesperson stated that they have extended condolences and support to the family of the deceased motorcyclist.
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Motorcyclist Fatalities on the Rise in Singapore Traffic Accidents
This incident adds to a growing number of fatal accidents involving motorcyclists and pillion riders in Singapore.
Traffic police statistics reveal a significant increase in such fatalities, with 85 deaths recorded in 2024 compared to 68 in 2023.
Despite motorcycles constituting only 14.7 per cent of Singapore’s total vehicle population, riders and their passengers account for more than half of all traffic accidents and deaths on Singapore roads.
Police investigations into this latest CTE accident are ongoing.
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