Police vehicle involved in accident with cyclist along Keppel Road, officer assisting with investigations
Preliminary investigations found that the driver of the vehicle, a regular police officer from the Special Operations Command (SOC), allegedly left the scene after colliding with the cyclist, they said on Saturday, adding that the 30-year-old man is assisting with investigations.
The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was taken conscious to the hospital.
Police said the driver was not aware of the collision until the Traffic Police contacted the SOC.
The officer returned to the scene immediately to assist with investigations upon being informed, they added.
"The officer is assisting with investigations for driving without due consideration of other road users and for causing hurt," said the police.
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