Woman, 74, on bicycle dies after getting hit by lorry in Boon Lay, driver, 70, assisting with investigations

A 74-year-old woman died on the morning of Sep. 20 after being hit by a lorry while cycling across the road.

The incident occurred at around 8am near Block 209 Boon Lay Place,

The woman passed away shortly after being sent to the hospital, reported Shin Min Daily News.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed with Mothership that one person was conveyed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said that the 70-year-old driver of the lorry is assisting with investigations.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Elderly woman was believed to have been hit while cycling across the road

A man in his 30s named Chen said that although he did not witness the incident, he believed the elderly woman was hit by a lorry while cycling across the road, according to Shin Min.

Chen said that when the incident occurred, many people were waiting to cross the road and rushed forward to help the elderly woman.

He said she appeared unconscious and showed little to no response when others called out to her.

The lorry driver also exited the vehicle to check what happened, and tried to call his company.

A video provided by Chen also showed a woman in white clothes and grey hair lying on the road with a head injury and blood coming out of her nose.

The woman was believed to have been by herself.

Blood stains on the road

When Shin Min reporters arrived at the scene, the woman had already been taken to the hospital.

A photo by Shin Min showed blood stains on the road, with a bicycle at the roadside.

The front of the lorry reportedly had a dent.

The driver apparently told reporters that he had braked too late and hit the woman.

A resident who lived nearby for more than 30 years said that it is common for people to ride their bicycles in this area.

Top image via Shin Min Daily News