The accident happened on 21 April 2020, 9 p.m., along Serangoon North Ave1 & Yio Chu Kang road.
A truck from 99 Speedmart Singapore beat the red light and was hit by an oncoming Yellow Comfort taxi.
The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police told STOMP that they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Phillips Avenue, Yio Chu Kang Road and Serangoon North Avenue 1 at 9.07pm.
The 58-year-old male lorry driver was found lying motionless and subsequently pronounced dead by a paramedic at the scene.
The 50-year-old female lorry passenger, the 56-year-old male taxi driver and the 57-year-old female taxi passenger were conscious when conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Police are currently investigating the incident.
According to Shin Min Daily News, a witness said he was on his way home when he saw Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers trying to lift the overturned lorry.
“The lorry driver was trapped in his seat. The female passenger had been flung out of the lorry but fortunately, only suffered abrasions.”, the witness said.
Ms Tammy Tan, group chief corporate communications officer for ComfortDelGro, said they are saddened to learn of the lorry driver’s passing.
The company is also in contact with the taxi driver and taxi passenger involved in the accident to provide necessary assistance, reported Shin Min.
ROADS.sg wishes our deepest condolences to the families of the parties involved.
