An elderly pedestrian suffered a triple jaw fracture when she was purportedly struck by a food delivery rider on a power-assisted bicycle (PAB).
Frank Singam said in a Facebook post that his 71-year-old wife, Malar, was hit while walking on a concrete pavement — where such devices are not allowed under the law — in front of Pasir Ris Polyclinic on Dec 10.
“She was caught completely off guard, and her chin absorbed the brunt of her fall,” he said. “She registered three fractures in her jaw and was operated on Dec 10.”
In a video shared on social media, Malar was seen lying in bed at Changi General Hospital while saying that she could only drink her food.
Singam said that the outcome from the accident could have been worse.
“She could have sustained more serious and significant injuries, given that she was wearing glasses when she fell face down. She could also have snapped her neck given that she landed on her chin,” he added.
