Motorcyclist, 18, crashes into car changing lanes on BKE; rider taken to hospital

A motorcyclist collided with a car that was changing lanes on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) on Thursday (Oct 1).

In a video posted on YouTube by SG Road Vigilante on Friday, a white Toyota Harrier can be seen moving from the third lane into an empty second lane amid traffic congestion on the BKE.

As the white car began changing lanes, a motorcyclist travelling along the second lane crashed into the side of the car.

The video shows the motorcyclist being thrown onto the road by the impact, which also left a large dent in one of the car's doors.

@asiaone Police are investigating a road accident on Thursday (Oct 1) morning along the BKE, after an 18-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a car and was taken to hospital. #sgnews #Singapore #traffic #Accident#Motorcycle ♬ original sound - AsiaOne

In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that they were alerted to an accident involving a motorcycle and a car along the BKE towards Woodlands on Oct 1 at 10.30am.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was also alerted to the accident at the same time.

The 18-year-old motorcyclist was taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, according to the police and SCDF.

The police added that the 58-year-old driver is assisting with investigations, which are ongoing.

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