Police appeal for info on e-scooter rider who allegedly rode into woman in Bedok

Ms Goh Lay Yong was hit by an e-scooter from the back on March 7, 2018. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE - The police are looking for a man believed to be the electric-scooter rider who rode his vehicle into a woman in Bedok, injuring her.

The police put up an appeal on Monday (March 12), along with a photo of a man in a blue top.

The Straits Times understands that he is believed to be the rider of the device, who allegedly rode into the back of a 45-year-old woman.

The case, which has been classified as a rash act causing hurt, occurred at Block 151, Bedok Reservoir Road, at 6.05pm on March 7.

Anyone with information should submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness or call the police hotline on 1800-255-0000.

All information will be kept confidential.

The woman, identified by Lianhe Wanbao as Ms Goh Lay Yong, was taken to Changi General Hospital with head injuries.

The police put up an appeal on March 12, 2018, along with a photo of a man in a blue top. PHOTO: SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE

She said she had been on her way home and had just stepped off the overhead bridge when an e-scooter hit her from behind, causing her to lose consciousness immediately.

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