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Pedestrian killed in Bedok crash; van driver arrested

Pedestrian killed in Bedok crash; van driver arrested
A 62-year-old male pedestrian was conveyed unconscious to the hospital where he subsequently died.
PHOTO: Facebook/Singapore Incidents

A male pedestrian died after being hit by a van in Bedok on Wednesday (Oct 15).

In a video posted to Facebook, several police officers can be seen at the accident site, with a red van parked along the side of the road. 

Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that they were alerted to a road traffic accident along Bedok North Street 3 towards Bedok North Avenue 2 at about 5.15pm. 

A 62-year-old male pedestrian was conveyed unconscious to Changi General Hospital where he subsequently died. 

A 69-year-old male van driver was arrested for careless driving. 

Police investigations are ongoing.

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xingying.koh@asiaone.com

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