Police have managed to track down and arrested an 18 year old e-scooter rider who was involved in a hit-and-run accident at Pasir Ris on Saturday night. A pedestrian, Mr Xie Zhi Hao, 27, was crossing the road when the green man was in his favour, when he was hit by the e-scooter.
This accident happened at Pasir Ris Drive 1 towards Pasir Ris Drive 8, and he ended up with a cracked shoulder blade, two broke toes as well as other injuries. Mr Xie was taken to Sengkang Hospital, and was discharged on Sunday. Mr Xie said that he had to spend $3,000 for his treatment, and was also given 8 weeks of MC. The e-scooterist immediately fled the scene after the accident, despite attempts by another pedestrian to keep him there.
Police have not released any statement regarding the 18 year old who was arrested, nor how he was identified for his part in the accident.
