A 65-year-old female pedestrian was killed following an accident at a car-park in front of Block 203, Petir Road in Bukit Panjang this morning (Aug 26).
The driver involved in the accident, a 69-year-old woman, has been arrested.
According to Shin Min Daily News, the pedestrian had passed by the car-park after buying groceries.
A car then ran her over before crashing into the void deck of the block. The driver is suspected to have stepped on the wrong pedal.
A police spokesperson told Stomp:
"Police received a call at about 10.52am, informing us of an accident at a car-park in front of Block 203 Petir Road.
"Upon Police's arrival, it was established that an accident involving a car and a pedestrian had occurred at the said location.
"The 65-year-old female pedestrian was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
"The 69-year-old female driver was arrested for causing death by negligent act.
"Police investigations are ongoing."
武吉班让今早出现骇人一幕,65岁老妇买了菜路经停车场,69岁轿车女司机泊车疑踩错油门直冲向老妇将她撞死,还险冲入组屋底层,她当场被捕!
Posted by Shin Min Daily News on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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