Man, 79, dies after accident with car in Orchard Road area, man, 46, arrested

An 79-year-old man tragically lost his life in an accident involving a car in the Orchard Road area on August 11, 2026. The incident occurred at the junction of Grange Road and Paterson Road around 6:45am, when he was struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival at Singapore General Hospital, the man was found unconscious and sadly passed away.

The Singapore police and Singapore Civil Defence Force were promptly alerted to the accident scene. They reported that a 46-year-old man was subsequently arrested for driving without due care and attention, resulting in the victim's death. The incident garnered attention, with photos of the aftermath being shared on Facebook on August 16. One image depicted the elderly man lying on the road while a paramedic tended to him, while another showed a traffic police signboard urging witnesses to come forward.

According to the Traffic Police's annual figures released in February 2026, elderly pedestrians have been disproportionately represented in fatal traffic accidents. In 2025, the number of pedestrian deaths reached 36, with 75% of these fatalities involving the elderly. This marked a significant increase from 2024, when there were only 11 such cases. The elderly, who constitute 12.9% of Singapore's population, accounted for the overwhelming majority of pedestrian fatalities in 2025.