A 31-year-vintage male motorcyclist was taken to Changi General Hospital in an unconscious state following an accident in Bedok South on the night of February 21st. The incident involved a lorry and a motorcycle along Bedok South Road towards Bedok North Avenue 1, with authorities alerted around 9:10 PM.
Rising Motorcycle Accidents
This incident occurs against a backdrop of increasing motorcycle accidents in Singapore. Midyear road traffic statistics released in 2025 show 2,088 accidents involving motorcyclists in the first half of the year – a 9.5 percent increase from the 1,907 accidents reported in the first half of 2024.
The number of injured motorcyclists and pillion riders also rose, increasing by 7.3 percent to 2,323 in the first half of 2025, compared to 2,164 during the same period in 2024. Police investigations into the February 21st accident are currently underway.
Common Causes of Accidents
Authorities have identified the top three causes of motorcycle accidents as failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to have proper control and changing lanes without due care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the accident occur?
The police were alerted to the accident at approximately 9:10 PM on February 21st.
Where did the accident take place?
The accident occurred along Bedok South Road towards Bedok North Avenue 1, near 10 Bedok South Road.
What were the primary causes of motorcycle accidents in the first half of 2025?
The top three causes were failing to keep a proper lookout, failing to have proper control, and changing lanes without due care.
As motorcycle accidents continue to rise, what steps do you think are most important to improve road safety for all users?
