65-year-old cyclist dies in Tuas accident, truck driver arrested

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A 65-year-old cyclist died in an accident with a truck in Tuas on Feb 24.

The police told Stomp they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Tuas Avenue 1 and Tuas Avenue 8 at around 11am.

The male cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic.

The 43-year-old truck driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.

A video posted online shows a police tent at the accident scene. A damaged bicycle can also be seen lying on the road, which appears to be stained with blood.

Police investigations are ongoing.


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