Motorcyclist killed in Sungei Kadut Avenue crash, cabby arrested
A 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an accident in Sungei Kadut on Wednesday, which resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old cabby.
Police said they were alerted to the accident involving a motorcycle, lorry and taxi in Sungei Kadut Avenue, towards Woodlands Road, at about 4pm. Police said the motorcyclist was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
The 28-year-old lorry driver and the CityCab taxi driver were both conscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Police subsequently arrested the taxi driver.The left side of the yellow taxi was crushed.
The Straits Times understands that the taxi driver had lost control of his vehicle and mounted the kerb.
He then hit the motorcyclist, who was travelling in the other direction, before crashing into the lorry.
ComfortDelGro group corporate communications officer Tammy Tan said yesterday: "We are deeply sorry that this has happened."
She said the company has terminated the driver's hiring agreement with immediate effect. - THE STRAITS TIMES
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