Tipper truck driver arrested in hit-and-run accident which killed 81-year-old woman
Published on Dec 01, 2013
Madam Chin Siat Keow, 81, died after being hit by a tipper truck on Saturday, Nov 30 , 2013. Police have arrested a tipper truck driver who drove off after knocking down a 81-year-old woman. -- PHOTO: DECEASED'S FAMILY
The accident happened near the junction of Henderson Road and Jalan Bukit Merah. -- PHOTO: WAN BAO
The victim's younger sister, Ms Shirley Chin, speaking to reporters at the morgue, on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013. -- PHOTO: WAN BAO
By Priscilla Goy
Police have arrested a tipper truck driver who drove off after knocking down a 81-year-old woman.
Retired nurse Chin Siat Keow, 81, was hit near the junction of Henderson Road and Jalan Bukit Merah at around 12.40pm on Saturday. Shin Min Daily News reported on Sunday that she was found unconscious, sent to Singapore General Hospital, and died from multiple injuries at about 9.25pm.
Her younger sister, Ms Shirley Chin, told The Straits Times that it is a "very tragic accident". The 63-year-old insurance agent said: "She was a very kind-hearted woman, someone who is passionate about helping people."
Police investigations are ongoing.
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