Tensions Flare at Second Link as Motorists Confront Driver Over Alleged Collision with Motorcycle

An incident at the Second Link border crossing escalated into a tense standoff as angry motorists confronted a driver allegedly involved in a collision with a motorcycle carrying a pregnant passenger. The altercation, captured on video and shared by SG Road Vigilante on Facebook, shows several motorcyclists surrounding a Singapore-registered vehicle after the driver allegedly struck a motorcyclist and his wife last Friday evening (Jan 5).

In the video, a motorcyclist wearing a pink helmet was seen admonishing the driver in Mandarin, saying, “You were the one who almost knocked him down!” Another rider urged the driver to step out of his vehicle to address the situation. The confrontation caused a traffic buildup, with some motorists honking and others helping to direct traffic around the commotion.

An eyewitness, Mr. Huang, explained that the dispute began when the driver used the lorry lane, blocking the motorcyclist’s path. After an exchange of words, the car reportedly struck the rear of the motorcycle, causing the rider and his pregnant wife to swerve dangerously close to a passing lorry. The motorcyclist, visibly upset, confronted the driver, and tensions quickly rose. According to Huang, the driver, who had three passengers in his car, chose to remain inside, while his passenger contacted the police.

The motorcyclist’s wife sustained a bruise on her leg, and the motorcycle itself suffered minor damage. Huang stated that the incident lasted for about an hour, prompting him to notify the police around 7:10 p.m.

Malaysian police confirmed that initial investigations indicated minor injuries resulting from the accident. District police chief Rahmat Ariffin reported that officers arrived at the scene and escorted both parties to the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex, where they ultimately decided to settle the matter privately.

The driver, Mr. Li, later spoke to the media, expressing that he had no intention of hitting the motorcyclist. Li, 35, explained that he was using the lorry lane to expedite his journey as his wife was unwell. “Someone tapped on my window and startled me. I didn’t intentionally collide with the motorcycle and wasn’t aware of any impact, so I kept driving,” he said. Li added that he felt intimidated, claiming that motorcyclists attempted to gang up on him during the altercation. He paid the motorcyclist RM200 (S$57) to resolve the dispute.

Following the viral spread of the video, Li reported feeling unsafe, as online threats began surfacing. “Someone threatened me, saying I should stay indoors, or I’d be attacked. Now, I’m forced to stay hidden and cope with this alone,” he remarked.