Man, 54, in coma after van knocked him down in Mandai, family appealing for witnesses

A 54-year-old man was on his way home from work when he was allegedly knocked down by a van along Woodlands Road towards Upper Bukit Timah Road at around 7pm on Nov. 15.

After the man, surnamed Wang (transliteration), was conveyed to the hospital, he fell into a coma and has since remained in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

He also sustained severe injuries to his head and broke all four limbs, shared Wang's wife in an interview with Shin Min Daily News.

Wang's wife said she hopes anyone who witnessed the collision can reach out to her so that she knows what happened that evening.

Factory worker heard 'loud sound' on Nov. 15

According to Shin Min, Wang was crossing an intersection near Mandai Estate when the incident took place.

A man who worked at a factory nearby told the Chinese daily that he was having dinner when he suddenly heard "a loud sound".

However, he did not check it out as he thought it must have been another car accident in the vicinity.

In December 2023, a chain collision involving a motorcycle, four lorries, and two trucks occurred at the junction of Woodlands Road and Mandai Estate.

As a result, four individuals were conveyed to the hospital.

The motorcyclist, 28, who got married two months ago, passed away.

Wang 'could not speak' after collision

When the worker finished his meal and walked outside his factory, he noticed that an ambulance had already arrived at the scene.

"I saw [Wang's] head bleeding, and he could not speak," recounted the worker.

The worker subsequently returned to the factory.

When he visited the scene of the collision again at around 9pm, police officers and paramedics had already left.

Police, SCDF statement

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed with Mothership that they were alerted to the incident at around 7pm on Nov. 15.

Wang was conveyed conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

The van driver, a 67-year-old male, is assisting with police investigations.

Looking for passer-by who performed CPR on Wang

Wang's wife shared with Shin Min that she had yet to hear from the the police regarding updates about her husband's case.

Besides appealing for witnesses, she also said she wanted to look for the Good Samaritan who had performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Wang after the accident.

A great dad

Wang's wife told Shin Min that her husband, who works in the construction industry, has been the "pillar" in the family.

The couple have a 14-year-old daughter, and Wang has been "a great dad".

Since Wang was hospitalised, their daughter has been accompanying him, shared Wang's wife.

According to her, Wang's company has been footing his medical bills partially.

"Social workers also reassured me that I did not need to worry about his medical expenses for now," added Wang's wife.

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