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Male pedestrian, 63, dies after bus collision at Havelock Road on Feb. 16, 2026
Investigations are ongoing.
February 17, 2026, 04:00 PM
A 63-year-old man in Singapore has died following a collision with a bus on Feb. 16.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) confirmed with Mothership that the incident occurred at 382 Havelock Road at around 7pm.
In response to Mothership's queries, SBS Transit spokesperson Grace Wu said that the bus operator's team has reached out to the man's relative to provide assistance and is also cooperating with the police for investigations.
Pedestrian laid unconscious behind bus
A Facebook video of the aftermath of the incident shared on the same day showed Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers rushing to attend to a man wearing a dark-coloured shirt on the road.
He continued lying motionless near the rear bumper of bus 123 despite an officer attempts to resuscitate him.
A woman in a grey shirt stood on the kerb, looking on with other bystanders.
She later became distressed as more officers came to assist.
Gif adapted from video via SGRV ADMIN on Facebook.
The man appeared to have remained unresponsive despite continuous attempts to save him.
Gif adapted from video via SGRV ADMIN on Facebook.
Bus driver assisting with investigations
SCDF told Mothership that the pedestrian was taken to Singapore General Hospital following the incident.
Police confirmed that he subsequently passed away.
A 35-year-old male bus driver is assisting with police investigations.
Reached out to man's relative: SBS Transit
Responding to Mothership, Wu said that a service 123 bus was "travelling straight" on the extreme left lane of Havelock Road when the pedestrian "suddenly stepped out" onto the road, leading to the collision.
She added that the company's priority was on the man's well-being, and that its team was at the hospital on Feb. 16 "in an effort to reach out to extend care and concern".
Wu said: "We are deeply saddened by his passing and are still trying to reach out to his next-of-kin to render assistance and support during this difficult time."
SBS Transit is also assisting police investigations in the meantime.
Top photos via SGRV ADMIN/Facebook
