Motorcyclist, 52, dies in PIE crash, Tower Transit bus driver, 27, arrested – Mothership.SG

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The driver was arrested for careless driving causing death.

November 27, 2024, 6:14 PM

A motorcyclist died at the scene of an accident involving a Tower Transit bus on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on November 27.

The Tower Transit bus driver was subsequently arrested for negligent driving.

Bus driver, 27, arrested for negligent driving

The police and the Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) reported this Mothership that they were alerted to the accident involving a bus and motorcycle on November 27 around 10:20 am.

It took place along PIE towards Changi, near the Lorong 2 Toa Payoh exit.

Police said a 52-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

No other injuries were reported.

A 27-year-old male bus driver was arrested for careless driving causing death.

The police investigation is ongoing.

Tower Transit Statement

In a Facebook post on November 27, Tower Transit Singapore shared that it was deeply saddened by the fatal PIE accident involving one of its buses and a motorcyclist.

The bus was operating on service 966 at the time, with 30 passengers on board.

None of the passengers were injured, Tower Transit said.

“The motorcyclist died on the spot and the bus captain has been arrested. Tower Transit is assisting with the police investigation,” the operator wrote.

Tower Transit also offered its apologies and condolences to the motorcyclist’s family and loved ones.

It added that it was making every effort to reach out to them to provide assistance and support during this difficult time.

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