Singaporean pedestrian injured in Johor Bahru road accident, police investigating incident
A Singaporean pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Police said he had crossed the road outside a designated crossing and confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
- A Singaporean man was injured after being hit by a car while crossing a road in Johor Bahru.
- Dashcam footage showed the pedestrian crossing outside a designated crossing before the collision.
- Police confirmed the case and said investigations are ongoing.
MALAYSIA: A Singaporean man sustained injuries after being hit by a car while crossing a road in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on 3 April at around 3.40pm.
Johor Bahru South district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat confirmed the incident in a statement on 5 April, stating that the accident occurred along the 2km mark of Jalan Tun Abdul Razak.
The case involved a Perodua Myvi driven by a Malaysian motorist working as a Grab driver, who was unable to avoid the pedestrian.
Dashcam footage shows moment before collision
Footage uploaded on social media shows the pedestrian moving across the road in an area that does not appear to be a designated crossing.
As the vehicle approaches, the man appears to fall or lunge onto the road before being struck by the car.
An overhead pedestrian bridge can be seen nearby, indicating that a safer crossing point was available in the vicinity.
Victim injured and receiving treatment
The victim, who works as a travel agent, suffered injuries to his hands, feet and head.
He is currently receiving medical treatment at the National University Hospital in Singapore.
Police said the driver could not avoid the pedestrian due to the sudden movement onto the road.
Police remind public to follow traffic rules
Authorities confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Police also reminded the public to obey traffic regulations and to use designated pedestrian crossings when crossing roads.
They warned that crossing roads in undesignated areas can pose serious risks to both pedestrians and motorists.
