E-scooterist charged over fatal crash of 65-year-old cyclist

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The e-scooter rider who allegedly collided with and killed a cyclist was charged in court yesterday. Hung Kee Boon, 20, a permanent resident from Malaysia, was charged with causing the death of Madam Ong Bee Eng, 65, by a rash act. He was also slapped with two charges under...

It was previously reported that Madam Ong was cycling home after attending a wake.

She suffered a serious brain injury and fractures to her ribs and collarbone. She fell into a coma and died four days later, leaving two children and two grandchildren. A public outcry followed her death, with many calling for a ban on PMDs. On Nov 5, e-scooters were banned from footpaths in a move that has drawn both praise and criticism.On Sunday, the Land Transport Authority said it had issued more than 760 warnings to those who were found riding them on footpaths.

Last month, Tan Tock Seng Hospital revealed it had recorded 213 accidents involving PMDs, with a total of 303 injuries, since 2017.If convicted of causing death by a rash act, he can be jailed for up to five years and fined.

 

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