Elderly pedestrian killed in Choa Chu Kang accident, minibus driver arrested

An 84-year-old pedestrian was killed in an early morning traffic accident at Choa Chu Kang on 26 May 2025.

The incident took place at about 6.15am at the junction of Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1 and Choa Chu Kang Central.

Police confirmed that the elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Minibus driver arrested

The driver of the involved vehicle, a 53-year-old man operating a minibus, was arrested for careless driving causing death.

A video circulating online showed a blue police tent set up at the scene, positioned between a minibus and a police car. Several police motorcycles were also present, with officers speaking to a civilian witness.

Police said investigations into the fatal crash are ongoing.

Elderly pedestrians remain vulnerable

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety, particularly among older residents.

According to the Traffic Police’s annual report, 139 people were killed in road accidents in 2024, an increase from 131 in 2023.

While fatalities among elderly pedestrians fell by 52.2 per cent — from 23 in 2023 to 11 in 2024 — they continue to account for a disproportionate share of deaths.

Despite representing only 12.5 per cent of Singapore’s population, elderly pedestrians comprised 44 per cent of pedestrian fatalities last year. They were also involved in 42.3 per cent of all fatal pedestrian accidents in 2024.

Broader safety efforts

Authorities have consistently emphasised the need for both motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution at junctions and crossings.

Public education campaigns, infrastructure improvements, and enforcement remain central to Singapore’s efforts to reduce road casualties.