{"id":44832,"date":"2026-04-16T07:47:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=44832"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:47:41","slug":"man-in-suspected-spore-hit-and-run-launches-fundraiser-says-he-has-no-memory-of-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=44832","title":{"rendered":"Man in suspected S&#8217;pore hit-and-run launches fundraiser, says he has no memory of incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Man injured in suspected hit-and-run launches fundraiser after losing kidney and undergoing multiple surgeries<\/h2>\n<p>A 42-year-old man in Singapore has started an online fundraiser after a suspected hit-and-run left him with life-changing injuries and unable to work.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Kartikesan Sedamparam shared his story on crowdfunding platform Go Get Funding, <a href=\"https:\/\/gogetfunding.com\/road-to-recovery-physically-disabled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appealing for support as he navigates a long and difficult recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He hopes to raise S$5,000. As of Monday (13 April), S$3,499 has been raised.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_719136\" style=\"width: 2326px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-719136\" class=\"wp-image-719136 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Road-to-recovery-Physically-Disabled-fundraiser-Kartikesan-Sedamparam-e1776151361913.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"2316\" height=\"1374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Road-to-recovery-Physically-Disabled-fundraiser-Kartikesan-Sedamparam-e1776151361913.webp 2316w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Road-to-recovery-Physically-Disabled-fundraiser-Kartikesan-Sedamparam-e1776151361913-600x356.webp 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Road-to-recovery-Physically-Disabled-fundraiser-Kartikesan-Sedamparam-e1776151361913-1024x608.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Road-to-recovery-Physically-Disabled-fundraiser-Kartikesan-Sedamparam-e1776151361913-150x89.webp 150w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Road-to-recovery-Physically-Disabled-fundraiser-Kartikesan-Sedamparam-e1776151361913-1536x911.webp 1536w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Road-to-recovery-Physically-Disabled-fundraiser-Kartikesan-Sedamparam-e1776151361913-2048x1215.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2316px) 100vw, 2316px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2316px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2316\/1374;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-719136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Go Get Funding website<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Accident left him in coma with severe injuries<\/h3>\n<p>Mr Kartikesan told <em>MS News<\/em> the accident happened on 24 Dec 2025 at Kampong Lorong Buangkok.<\/p>\n<p>He has no memory of what occurred, having suffered head trauma that left him in a coma after the incident.<\/p>\n<p>The incident is believed to be a hit-and-run, as the driver had allegedly fled before an ambulance arrived at around 2.50pm.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mr Kartikesan, the case was investigated by the Singapore Traffic Police (TP) as a suspected hit-and-run, but was later closed after investigations did not \u201cproduce any substantive results\u201d, based on a TP letter.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_719170\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-719170\" class=\"wp-image-719170 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif-68e622c6bb03fe67.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif-68e622c6bb03fe67.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif-68e622c6bb03fe67-565x600.jpg 565w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif-68e622c6bb03fe67-964x1024.jpg 964w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ezgif-68e622c6bb03fe67-141x150.jpg 141w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1275;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-719170\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Mr Kartikesan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cTraffic police told me that the area has no CCTV camera,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing his frustration, he added: \u201cThe accident was so bad, but the traffic police just closed the case. It\u2019s very, very disappointing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also noted that the timing of the accident stated in the police letter was inaccurate.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<iframe id=\"answers-client-69e0239d2f747\" class=\"answers-client\" src=\"\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_719183\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-719183\" class=\"wp-image-719183 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bf0a2c55-fb8a-4597-8e5c-e74c533d59ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"930\" height=\"2046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bf0a2c55-fb8a-4597-8e5c-e74c533d59ee.jpg 930w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bf0a2c55-fb8a-4597-8e5c-e74c533d59ee-273x600.jpg 273w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bf0a2c55-fb8a-4597-8e5c-e74c533d59ee-465x1024.jpg 465w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bf0a2c55-fb8a-4597-8e5c-e74c533d59ee-68x150.jpg 68w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/bf0a2c55-fb8a-4597-8e5c-e74c533d59ee-698x1536.jpg 698w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/2046;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-719183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Mr Kartikesan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Lost right kidney, underwent multiple surgeries<\/h3>\n<p>Mr Kartikesan sustained what he described as \u201csevere injuries\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He said his right kidney had to be removed, and that he also suffered damage to his liver and lungs, along with about 10 fractured ribs on his right side.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_719184\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-719184\" class=\"size-full wp-image-719184 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591739460-960x1280-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591739460-960x1280-1.webp 960w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591739460-960x1280-1-450x600.webp 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591739460-960x1280-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591739460-960x1280-1-113x150.webp 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/1280;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-719184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Go Get Funding website<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since then, he has undergone multiple surgeries, including procedures to stabilise his ribs with metal implants and operations on both knees.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_719138\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-719138\" class=\"size-full wp-image-719138 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kartikesan-fundraiser-pic-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kartikesan-fundraiser-pic-2.webp 960w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kartikesan-fundraiser-pic-2-450x600.webp 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kartikesan-fundraiser-pic-2-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kartikesan-fundraiser-pic-2-113x150.webp 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/1280;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-719138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Go Get Funding website<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI have suffered a lot of pain,\u201d he told <em>MS News<\/em>, adding that he was placed on strong painkillers such as fentanyl and morphine during treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Long road to recovery ahead<\/h3>\n<p>While he is now recovering, Mr Kartikesan still requires long-term care, including physiotherapy and ongoing treatment.<\/p>\n<p>He is also unable to return to work. Prior to the accident, he worked as a parcel delivery driver.<\/p>\n<p>He now describes himself as \u201cseverely disabled\u201d.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_719153\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-719153\" class=\"size-full wp-image-719153 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771726266515-960x1280-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771726266515-960x1280-1.webp 960w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771726266515-960x1280-1-450x600.webp 450w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771726266515-960x1280-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771726266515-960x1280-1-113x150.webp 113w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/1280;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-719153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Go Get Funding website<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fundraiser to cover legal and daily costs<\/h3>\n<p>Through the fundraiser, Mr Kartikesan hopes to cover legal fees, caregiving support, and medical expenses not fully subsidised.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_719158\" style=\"width: 622px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-719158\" class=\"size-full wp-image-719158 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591904792.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591904792.webp 612w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591904792-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cimg_9498214_1771591904792-150x84.webp 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 612px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 612\/344;\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-719158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Go Get Funding website<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>He said he decided to start the campaign after being advised online to seek help through crowdfunding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll donations will make a very big difference in my life,\u201d he wrote on his fundraiser page.<\/p>\n<p>Despite everything, he expressed gratitude for the support he has received so far.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom the bottom of my heart, I really appreciate those who have come forward to help,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that even small contributions could go a long way in helping him \u201cget across the finish line\u201d as he continues his recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Those who wish to support Mr Kartikesan can <a href=\"https:\/\/gogetfunding.com\/road-to-recovery-physically-disabled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit his fundraiser page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/rare-genetic-condition-baby-fundraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5-month-old S\u2019pore baby with rare genetic condition needs S$2.4M for life-saving treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"kYE1hIDYAs\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/rare-genetic-condition-baby-fundraiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5-month-old S\u2019pore baby with rare genetic condition needs S$2.4M for life-saving treatment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201c5-month-old S\u2019pore baby with rare genetic condition needs S$2.4M for life-saving treatment\u201d \u2014 MS News - Independent News For Singaporeans\" src=\"https:\/\/mustsharenews.com\/rare-genetic-condition-baby-fundraiser\/embed\/#?secret=WvbAYqqgpP#?secret=kYE1hIDYAs\" data-secret=\"kYE1hIDYAs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Have news you must share? 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