84-year-old pedestrian dies after accident involving power-assisted bicycle in Bedok South
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The 84-year-old pedestrian was taken unconscious to hospital, where she subsequently died, the police said.
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SINGAPORE – An 84-year-old woman died after an accident involving a power-assisted bicycle (PAB) in Bedok on Jan 30.
The police said they were alerted to the accident in Bedok South Avenue 3 towards Tanah Merah Kechil Road at 3.20pm.
The woman, a pedestrian, was taken unconscious to hospital where she died, the police said.
The police also added that a 43-year-old PAB rider is assisting with investigations, which are ongoing.
PABs are considered a type of active mobility device, which also includes personal mobility devices (PMDs) and personal mobility aids (PMAs).
From June 1, mobility scooter users will be required to hold a Certificate of Medical Need
The speed limit of PMAs, which include mobility scooters, will be reduced from 10kmh to 6kmh from June 1, and new mobility scooters sold from that date will need to be registered.
