Motorcyclist killed in SLE accident on X'mas Day
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Poor guy... All riders out there, pls ride carefully n safely k...
Friday December 26, 6:11 PM
Motorcyclist killed in SLE accident on X'mas Day
SINGAPORE : A freak accident along the Seletar Expressway on Christmas Day led to the death of a motorcyclist.
The accident involving two taxis happened at 5.50am, just before the exit to Yishun.
Police said the motorcyclist had skidded and was trying to put his bike upright, when he was hit by a taxi.
Nashily Pozi, 23, and his pillon rider were travelling along the Seletar Expressway towards the city, when he lost control of the motorcycle just before the Lentor flyover.
The bike grazed some bushes along the centre divider and both men were flung onto the road.
Nashily and his friend then got up to pick up the bike, which was on the extreme right lane.
And that's when a TIBS taxi crashed into them.
Then along came a Comfort taxi which crashed into the bike, which was still on the extreme right lane.
Nashily was killed instantly, but miraculously, the 22-year-old pillon rider escaped with only abrasions on his hand.
Mohamed Sani, pillion rider, said: "From behind, the taxi was speeding. Then it hit the bike and hit him. I run to him and say Nashily, wake up. I feel his pulse, no more already. I run to the taxi driver and ask him to call the Police."
According to Nashily's elder brother, Nashily only got his motorcycle licence just about a year ago, and was making a living as a despatch rider.
Fadzli Pozi, victim's brother, said: "All I need right now is for any witness to the accident to come forward and call up the Traffic Police."
Both taxi drivers are helping police with the investigations and eye-witnesses can call 1800-5471818. - CNA -
yeah
some drivers forget that there are motorcyclists on the roads...
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i think they simply bo chap!Originally posted by the Bear:yeah
some drivers forget that there are motorcyclists on the roads...
drivers also, must keep a lookout and drive carefully
and this is my 500th post
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I agree. Both sides must be careful at all times.. motorcyclists and car drivers.
If the rider didn't lose control of his bike, he wouldn't have died. If the taxi wasn't speeding, the rider wouldn't have died either.. so, ya.. life is precious.. don't lose it or cause someone to lose it just becoz of a moment's folly. -
one thing to mention also.. i find that horz.. the roads nowadays become more slippery compared to the last rainy season.. i myself skidded a few times.. even when at slow speed.. but never fall lahz.. just felt sorry for the guy.. he was just too unlucky..
why the taxi can hit them.. is it a bend?? should be able to see him from far liaoz mahz.. if straight.. like that really doubt the visibility of the driver.. and worse still.. the 2nd driver can hit the bike again.. when the one in front just hit someone.. -
see the news tonite, got report
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Itz a straight road... Along SLE. E taxi driver reali blind or wat?!Originally posted by eric_jugonz:one thing to mention also.. i find that horz.. the roads nowadays become more slippery compared to the last rainy season.. i myself skidded a few times.. even when at slow speed.. but never fall lahz.. just felt sorry for the guy.. he was just too unlucky..
why the taxi can hit them.. is it a bend?? should be able to see him from far liaoz mahz.. if straight.. like that really doubt the visibility of the driver.. and worse still.. the 2nd driver can hit the bike again.. when the one in front just hit someone.. -
so the important thing is ... dont ever ride a motorbike unless absolutely necessary. Driving a car is much safer....even a small 20 yr old car offer you more protection thatn a bike...
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but a car costs so much, a motorcycle just a few thousands can liao. So alot of pple will hav motor, esp. the ah bing ge.Originally posted by cagelee131:so the important thing is ... dont ever ride a motorbike unless absolutely necessary. Driving a car is much safer....even a small 20 yr old car offer you more protection thatn a bike...
my condolences to the family of the victim
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to have to fly over the divider on that road, the rider has got to be speeding damn fast.
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Ya... My hubby is ridin bike too.. Tats y i always worry 4 him. I always tel him even ur safety rider, but other drivers reckless oso no use... Haiz~Originally posted by sgboy2004:but a car costs so much, a motorcycle just a few thousands can liao. So alot of pple will hav motor, esp. the ah bing ge. -
True~~~Originally posted by cagelee131:so the important thing is ... dont ever ride a motorbike unless absolutely necessary. Driving a car is much safer....even a small 20 yr old car offer you more protection thatn a bike...
my condolences to the family of the victim
When u drive a car, itz "metal cover ppl" (tie bao ren), but when u ride a bike, itz "ppl cover metal" (ren bao tie)... -
be careful...motorcyclists should wear some bright color shirt...orange or red
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being safety is not enough. being alert is more important. always observe the driving habits of those around you.Originally posted by shan_cai:Ya... My hubby is ridin bike too.. Tats y i always worry 4 him. I always tel him even ur safety rider, but other drivers reckless oso no use... Haiz~ -
you've never seen people crushed inside their cars bleeding to death while they wait the eternal 15mins for the ambulance to arrive.Originally posted by shan_cai:True~~~
When u drive a car, itz "metal cover ppl" (tie bao ren), but when u ride a bike, itz "ppl cover metal" (ren bao tie)... -
Hmm... a friend of mine passed away a couple yrs back. He was the backseat passenger. Kinda got hit behind. It's fated, like how a car avoid me and overturned on the pie. No point stating which is safer.Originally posted by nismoS132:you've never seen people crushed inside their cars bleeding to death while they wait the eternal 15mins for the ambulance to arrive. -
when its time, its time...uncle H chop passport liao,,no one can escape...so no choice...have to go means have to go.
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Agree... when it's time to go... no choice... else... always gotta ride safety... i also everytime siam away from hell driverz....
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haiz....so unluckly....i got my 2A license like for abt few months liao...but still tinking of whether to ride a bike anot...cos car is reali expensive and i cannot afford it...i realli dun wan to ride and later regret it,,,,plus wat if i was fetching someone.?????i nv bought a 2B bike as i dun have to $$$ to afford 1 but rode before my friend's........so confused...
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ride safely. be a defensive rider. motorcycles are naturally more dangerous, but it doesnt mean cannot use it as a form of transport. as for fetching someone, suggest not doing so if u r new. ppl shud understand.Originally posted by eyewitness:haiz....so unluckly....i got my 2A license like for abt few months liao...but still tinking of whether to ride a bike anot...cos car is reali expensive and i cannot afford it...i realli dun wan to ride and later regret it,,,,plus wat if i was fetching someone.?????i nv bought a 2B bike as i dun have to $$$ to afford 1 but rode before my friend's........so confused...