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Trailer driver arrested following fatal cyclist collision in Defu
A 62-year-old woman cyclist died at the scene of an accident in Singapore's Defu industrial area. Police have arrested a trailer driver in connection with the incident.
LSN Singapore ·
A cyclist was killed in a collision with a trailer in the Defu industrial area, with the driver subsequently arrested after leaving the scene. The 62-year-old female cyclist was pronounced dead at the location of the accident.
Police responded to the incident and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. The trailer driver, aged 62, was apprehended in connection with the fatal accident.
The arrest comes after the driver fled the scene rather than remaining to assist emergency responders. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for cyclists in industrial areas where heavy vehicles operate.
Authorities have urged all road users to exercise caution and follow traffic regulations to prevent similar incidents. Further details regarding charges and proceedings are expected to be announced by police.