Motorcyclist dies after collision with lorry in Loyang; 2nd fatal accident at junction in 6 months

SINGAPORE – A 27-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with a lorry in Loyang on June 8, barely six months after another fatal accident at the same junction involving another biker.

The police said they were alerted to the accident, which occurred at the junction of Loyang Way and Loyang Lane, at about 5.20pm.

The male motorcyclist was unconscious when taken to Changi General Hospital, where he subsequently died, according to the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force.

The lorry driver, a 41-year-old man, was arrested for driving without due care or reasonable consideration. 

Police investigations are ongoing.

This latest fatal accident follows

one on Jan 24 at the same location

, where a 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a car. A 55-year-old car driver was arrested for careless driving causing death.