Woman Confronts Cyclist Who Collides with Child at Pedestrian Crossing

SINGAPORE – An e-bike collision with a young boy at a pedestrian crossing on Coleman Street and Hill Street led to swift action from a bystander. After the e-bike hit the child, causing him to fall, a woman immediately confronted the cyclist, slapping him on the head twice and pointing to the green pedestrian light, which confirmed the boy’s right of way. The incident, which took place around 7:30 p.m. on September 19, was captured on video and shared by SG Road Vigilante on social media.

In the video, the woman’s companion checked on the boy, who, fortunately, appeared unharmed and quickly gathered his belongings. Although some online commenters speculated that the two adults were the boy’s parents, this remains unconfirmed.

Many social media users criticized the cyclist for ignoring the red light, with some urging the boy’s family to file a police report. Others raised safety concerns about e-bikes, suggesting that these vehicles should be registered with license plates and insurance, similar to motorcycles, to aid in identifying riders involved in accidents.

Commenters shared concerns over the lack of regulation for e-bikes, with one noting, “Without a license plate, these offenders can’t be held accountable by video evidence alone.” Others echoed the sentiment, calling for tighter controls to improve safety and ensure accountability for personal mobility device (PMD) users.

The incident highlights the growing debate around e-bike regulations and the need for safety measures to protect pedestrians.