85-year-old woman knocked down by taxi after having breakfast at coffee shop, dies in hospital
An 85-year-old woman died in hospital after she was hit by a taxi on June 10.
The police told Stomp that they were alerted to an accident involving a taxi and a pedestrian along Lorong 1 Geylang towards Upper Boon Keng Road at 10.35am.
The pedestrian was unconscious when taken to hospital, where she subsequently died.
"A 68-year-old male taxi driver was arrested for careless driving causing death," police added.
Police investigations are ongoing.
According to Shin Min Daily News, the elderly woman had just finished having breakfast at a nearby coffee shop. She was crossing the road to go home when the accident occurred.
A fried dough sticks seller identified the woman as a regular customer at the coffee shop and recounted: "She was eating wanton noodles alone.
"An uncle told me later that he had reminded the old woman to pay attention to safety when she was crossing the road."
A ComfortDelGro spokesperson said in response to media queries: "We are profoundly saddened by this accident and our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of the deceased during this incredibly difficult time."
ComfortDelGro is fully cooperating with the police in their ongoing investigations and will provide all necessary assistance, the spokesperson added.
