Woman injured after being hit by PMD rider on Pasir Ris overhead bridge
A 49-year-old woman suffered multiple abrasions after being struck by a personal mobility device (PMD) rider while descending an overhead bridge in Pasir Ris. The rider, who allegedly ignored warnings to dismount, fled the scene after the collision. Police investigations are ongoing.
- The PMD rider allegedly hit the victim while riding illegally on an overhead bridge and fled.
- The woman sustained multiple injuries requiring medical treatment and has spent about S$150 on care.
- Riding PMDs or bicycles on pedestrian overhead bridges is strictly prohibited by the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
SINGAPORE: A 49-year-old woman has lodged a police report after being knocked down by a personal mobility device (PMD) rider while descending an overhead bridge in Pasir Ris on 13 July.
The woman, Yap, first shared the incident in a post on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page on the same day. The post included photos showing abrasions on her arm and leg.
The incident occurred at around 7:15am while Yap and a friend were crossing an overhead bridge connecting Tampines Eco Green Park to Pasir Ris Street 11.
Yap told Shin Min Daily News that a man in his 20s was riding a PMD behind them as they made their way down the bridge.
Given the narrow walkway, the rider initially stopped behind them, appearing to wait for them to give way, she said.
Yap turned and told the rider to dismount, aware that it is an offence to ride PMDs on overhead bridges.
However, the man allegedly ignored her and proceeded to ride past. The rider then knocked into her and sped off.
The collision caused her to fall onto the pebbled surface of the bridge.
“My first reaction was to get up and catch him,” she recalled.
In her attempt to stop him, Yap said she managed to grab the rider’s handlebar momentarily, but he shook her off and rode away. This caused her to fall a second time.
Sustained multiple injuries, filed police report
As a result of the falls, Yap sustained scrapes on her left elbow, right palm, and both knees. Her friend was unharmed.
She said the injury on her right knee was particularly severe and continued to bleed more than 12 hours after the incident. Nearly a week later, she still requires wound dressing at a clinic every two days. Her medical expenses have amounted to around S$150 so far.
Yap lodged a police report soon after the incident. The police confirmed that a report was filed and that investigations are ongoing.
According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), cycling and the use of PMDs or power-assisted bicycles (PABs) are prohibited on pedestrian overhead bridges.
