SINGAPORE – A 76-year-old pedestrian died after she was involved in an accident with a taxi in Pasir Ris on the evening of Dec 10. 

When contacted, the police said they were alerted to the accident at the junction of Pasir Ris Rise and Pasir Ris Drive 3 at about 7.55pm. 

The taxi driver, a 58-year-old man, was arrested for careless driving causing death, added the police.

According to Chinese media outlet Lianhe Zaobao, the woman was believed to have been crossing the road when she was knocked down by the taxi, which was making a right turn.

The elderly woman was taken to Changi General Hospital unconscious and subsequently died from her injuries, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force and the police.

Police investigations are under way.

A spokesperson for taxi operator ComfortDelGro said the company was assisting the police in their investigations.

“We are deeply saddened that this has happened and have reached out to the deceased’s next of kin to convey our condolences and to assist them during this extremely difficult period,” said the spokesperson.