Off-duty SCDF officer dies after accident; 15-year-old pillion rider taken to hospital
The police and the SCDF said they were alerted to the accident at about 6.45am.
The 50-year-old male motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic, and his male pillion rider, 15, was taken conscious to KK Women's and Children's hospital, the authorities said.
Two male van drivers, aged 40 and 54, are assisting with police investigations, they added.
In a composite video posted on Singapore Roads Accident.com's Facebook page at around 12.30pm, a few people can be seen holding up a large white sheet of cloth in front of a white minivan to shield the public from viewing the deceased.
In the later part of the video, a blue tent can be seen alongside a motorcycle. Police vehicles and officers can also be seen at the accident site.
"SCDF extends our deepest condolences to the family of the late officer. SCDF is in contact with family and is providing assistance during this time of grief," SCDF said.
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