Christmas‑Day Tragedy on Yishun Avenue 1
Brief rundown
- When the sun rose on Christmas Eve, a 26‑year‑old car driver collided with a 66‑year‑old cyclist.
- The accident happened around 7:04 a.m. on Yishun Avenue 1, near Lentor Avenue.
- Our brave 66‑year‑old rider was unconscious when he was rushed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital but, sadly, he didn’t make it.
- The driver was taken into custody later that day.
Why the rescue went live‑wire
The Singapore Civil Defence Force sprang into action at roughly 7:05 a.m., a split second after the police received the call. With a medical response that quick, they were on the spot, but the clock was cruel.
Family thanks a chill‑out crowd
After the loss, the cyclist’s daughter—shaken but still hopeful—took to Facebook to shout a heartfelt thank you to everyone who rushed to the scene. “It’s the kindness of fellow cyclists that gave us the strength to keep going,” she wrote, adding a touch of humour to the bittersweet moment.
Even though this story began with a painful accident, it reminds us that the road can still be a place of unexpected solidarity. Take a moment to pin a flame of gratitude for every cyclist who’s ever slipped and made sure we all ride safe.
