A motorcyclist was sent flying off his bike after colliding with a vehicle at the Ang Mo Kio St 52 junction.
Facebook page ROADS.sg uploaded a video of the accident on Tuesday (Nov 15), showing a blue Toyota Sienta crossing the yellow box junction. The car coming from the adjacent street captured the blue vehicle barely slowing down as it made way for another motorcyclist.
The Toyota driver continued on his turn and collided with a passing motorcyclist. The rider was thrown off the bike and landed motionless on the ground. Motorcycle parts were scattered nearby.
The Toyota driver stopped by the road shoulder and went to check on the rider before the video ended.
The video also sparked a debate among members of the online community on who was at fault. Some said the rider should have slowed down, although many pointed out that the driver was at fault.
“With so many comments about the rider, no wonder we have so many accidents. This shows many don’t have common sense or an understanding of the highway code,” noted Facebook user Victor Lim.
Netizens also observed that the driver’s view was blocked by a passing bus, giving him more reason to stop and ensure that the road was clear before turning.
“Driver’s thoughts are probably. He crashed into me; I am not in the wrong!! Let me show this motorcycle fella who is boss! Unfortunately, it’s a yellow box, so he should have been more aware of his surroundings,” said Facebook user Philip Roger Leong.
Another netizen was angered that the driver appeared to have checked his vehicle first before going to the rider.
“Hope the motorcyclist is all right and no serious injuries. He seems to have fainted. Driver is at wrong. Right of way given to main roads, filter roads have to give way. Should penalise such careless drivers,” a netizen added. /TISG
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