Cyclist, 62, dies in Defu accident; trailer driver arrested after leaving scene

A 62-year-old female cyclist died after an accident in the Defu industrial area. A 43-year-old male trailer driver was later arrested for careless driving causing death. The accident happened at about 10.10am on Thursday (Oct 1) at the junction of Defu Avenue 1 and Defu Lane 7. A video of the aftermath posted by Shin Min Daily News shows the front wheel of the bicycle visibly damaged. Evidence markers could be seen placed along the one-lane road, with at least one investigator holding a clear bag containing items likely collected from the scene.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they were alerted to the accident involving a bicycle and a trailer at about 10.10am.The 62-year-old cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.According to the police, the trailer driver had left the scene before officers arrived.He was subsequently arrested for careless driving causing death.Police investigations are ongoing. [[nid:746684 editor@asiaone.com