[UPDATE at 10:40am on Jul. 15, 2024: The article has been updated with a statement from STRIDES Premier.]

A 23-year-old delivery rider died in an accident along the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) in the wee hours of the morning on Jul. 11.

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed they were alerted to the accident along the PIE towards Changi Airport at about 4:55am.

It had taken place before the Bedok North Avenue 3 exit.

The motorcycle is believed to have self-skidded, according to the police.

The aftermath

Footage of the accident's aftermath was shared on the "Singapore roads accident.com" Facebook later that day.

The right-most lane of the expressway had been cordoned off.

At least four police vehicles, one ambulance and an Expressway Monitoring and Advisory System (EMAS) recovery vehicle were at the scene.

A blue tent was erected on the expressway, with the wreckage of a motorcycle lying on the road some distance in front of it.

A now-deleted video posted by user "Huda Imara" showed that a blue Deliveroo delivery bag had ended up on the ground behind the motorcycle.

A green STRIDES Premier taxi had also stopped at the scene with its hazard lights flashing.

Police said that a 23-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Taxi driver witnessed accident, helped divert traffic: STRIDES Premier

In response to Mothership's enquiries, STRIDES Premier deputy chief executive officer Clarence Lew said that one of their taxi partners came across the accident involving the motorcyclist at around 5am.

"Witnessing the incident, our taxi partner promptly stopped her vehicle to help divert traffic away from the accident site, while her passenger sought help from the emergency services," Lew said.

Lew noted that the driver then ensured her passenger reached Changi Airport in time to catch a flight, before returning to the accident scene to render further assistance.

"We are deeply saddened to hear of the motorcyclist's passing and would like to express our condolences to the family,” Lew added.

Top image from Huda Imara & Singapore roads accident.com / Facebook