An 11-year-old boy riding a kickscooter was hit by a car while crossing a road in Ang Mo Kio, with police investigating the collision after dashcam footage of the incident circulated online.
The accident happened at about 7.55pm on Sept. 22 along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10. Footage shared several days later showed the boy waiting at a traffic junction before beginning to cross when the pedestrian signal turned green.
Seconds later, a white vehicle approached and collided with the boy, sending him onto the road. The footage has since drawn attention online as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The boy’s mother said her son lost his mobile phone in the accident and alleged that the driver did not provide further assistance or allow him to use a phone to contact his family. She said a passer-by eventually accompanied the boy home.
The boy was later examined by a doctor and was reportedly found not to have suffered serious injuries. His mother said he vomited the following day, however, prompting continued concern about his condition.
Police said a 42-year-old male driver is assisting with ongoing investigations. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted to the accident but its assistance was not required.
The incident has renewed attention on road safety around pedestrian crossings, particularly when children are crossing roads on personal mobility devices such as kickscooters.
The police investigation will determine the circumstances of the collision and whether any traffic offences were committed. At this stage, the driver is assisting with investigations and no criminal liability has been established.
The case also highlights the importance of motorists exercising caution at crossings and ensuring that vulnerable road users, particularly children, have enough time and space to cross safely.
As investigations continue, authorities will be examining the dashcam footage and other available evidence to establish exactly how the collision occurred and what led to the vehicle striking the child.
