A Teen’s Close Call on Sumang Walk
The Incident
Eyewitness Report
“I saw a woman and the boy get off the same bus just before the crash.”“They were walking across a crosswalk when the light flashed green.”“The car hit the teen and flung him over 10 metres.”“He was covered in blood—just couldn’t speak, and he was breathing like a doorknob.”“Paramedics and police arrived in a few minutes.”The 36‑year‑old man who witnessed the scene shared that a construction worker and the woman stepped in to help, while another man reassured the boy that an ambulance was on its way.
Why It Happens
Police and Legal Actions
A Look Back
In 2019, another jaywalking incident on Balestier Road saw a woman hit by a black Toyota sedan, tossed against a silver car. She sustained minor wounds and chose not to go to the hospital.
Key Takeaway
“It’s a reminder that while we’re all rushing to get somewhere, safety should win the race.”
