What a night for a 73‑year‑old visitor
It all started like a regular Sunday evening—only the guy was in his early thirties, craving a hot cup of tea and a fresh slice of bread from a local coffee shop. He paid for his treat, tipped his cup politely, and headed back into the night. Little did he know the roads had other plans.
Speedy taxi drama on North Bridge Road
While the man, who relied on a walking stick to navigate the one‑way, four‑lane highway, was strolling along North Bridge Road (just before 12:40 am on Tuesday, March 30), a taxi took a wrong turn— or maybe guess that the driver was on a caffeine‑filled detour— and accidentally collided with him. The impact was enough to have the taxi yank the man along the road for roughly 30 meters.
Life‑ending aftermath
Paramedics from the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrived on the scene and, after a brief check, declared the man dead. The scene was chaotic, with crumbs of bread scattered across the roadway, a lone walking stick lying beside a splattered slipper, and a spattered tea cup—an all‑out mess that told the story of a very sudden night.
Testimony from the coffee shop staff
One of the shopkeepers, who was busy refilling mugs that evening, told the local news outlet Lianhe Wanbao that the man had just finished his two cups of tea and that he had a cheerful smile when he left. He was described as a typical local veteran who enjoyed simple pleasures, though fate had conjured something quite the opposite for that last minute.
Caption: A still life of a shopping bag, a cup of tea, and a handful of bread—remnants of a night filled with simple cravings and an unexpected crash.
Late‑Night Cross‑River Chaos
In the quiet hours of 11 pm to 1 am, a familiar, uneasy rhythm appears along the stretch of road where a sudden tragedy unfolded.
Local Resident Says
“I call myself Lin, just 63, and I’ve seen it happen over a dozen times,” a nearby resident confided. He pointed out the overhead bridge—complete with a lift—only ten meters away from where the accident occurred, and the pedestrian crossing a half‑kilometer from the same spot.
“He just died in the middle of the road. He never used the bridge or the crossing, even though they’re right there,” Lin added.
An Accident With a Five‑star Driver
- Age: 55
- Occupation: Cabby (Taxi Driver)
- Charge: Careless driving that caused death
Police have seized the driver and are probing the incident. The man’s résumé was a dashboard of two things: a professional chauffeur and a late‑night “road-crosser.”
ComfortDelGro’s Response
Swift and sincere, Tammy Tan, the CCO of ComfortDelGro group addressed the media:
- “We’re truly heart‑broken. We’ve reached out to the family to offer our deepest condolences and to provide support during this whirlwind of pain.”
- “The cabby’s driving licence has been revoked with immediate effect. We’re also collaborating with the police to get to the bottom of this.”
The company’s response may have sounded almost melodramatic, but it carried the heavy weight of responsibility you’d expect from a corporator of this size.
Where the Investigation Is at Now
The police are still piecing things together. All they can say for now is that the night was dark, the car lights were flashing, and the road is currently a place of caution. The community’s grief echoes, and the road is asking itself: was there an attempt at a heroic crossing, or was it just one of those reckless blunders that happen when you wear your night‑time hoodie to a traffic‑convenient job?
—This story was originally reported by “Accidents – Traffic Death Taxis.”
