How Did a 77-Year-Old Woman Die in a Hit-and-Run on the PIE in Singapore?

Quick answer: A 77-year-old woman died in a hit-and-run crash involving a minibus on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) in Singapore on the morning of Friday 16 October 2026. A 66-year-old man, the minibus driver, was later arrested after leaving the scene before police arrived.

What happened

The crash happened along the PIE towards Changi Airport, near the Jalan Bahar exit. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received an alert at about 7:15am. An SCDF paramedic pronounced the woman dead at the scene.

Police said the minibus driver had left the scene before police arrived. He was subsequently arrested. The case is being investigated as a fatal hit-and-run on one of Singapore's busiest expressways.

Investigation and arrest

Police said the 66-year-old male minibus driver was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death. Police investigations are ongoing.

In Singapore, leaving the scene of a crash involving a death is treated as a serious matter, and investigators typically examine the vehicle's condition, the driver's movements before and after the crash, and any camera footage from the expressway and surrounding roads to establish exactly what happened.

Why expressway pedestrian crashes are so dangerous

Expressways carry fast-moving traffic with no safe place for a pedestrian to be, so any collision at expressway speeds is far more likely to be fatal than a crash on a local road. Drivers on expressways do not expect pedestrians, which leaves very little time to react.

Pedestrians should never walk on an expressway. If a vehicle breaks down, occupants should get to a safe place away from live traffic, use hazard lights and call for help rather than walking along the carriageway.

If you drive on expressways

• Never leave the scene of a crash — stop safely, call the police and help if you can do so safely
• Watch for stopped vehicles and people near the road, especially near exits
• Keep a safe following distance and slow down when visibility or traffic conditions change
• In an emergency in Singapore, dial 995 for ambulance or 999 for police

Source: Goody Feed, reporting police and Singapore Civil Defence Force statements.

Frequently asked questions

How did the 77-year-old woman die on the PIE?

A: She died after being hit by a minibus on the Pan-Island Expressway towards Changi Airport, near the Jalan Bahar exit, on the morning of 16 October 2026. An SCDF paramedic pronounced her dead at the scene.

When did the PIE hit-and-run happen?

A: On Friday morning, 16 October 2026. The SCDF said it received an alert at about 7:15am.

Was the driver arrested after the PIE hit-and-run?

A: Yes. Police arrested the 66-year-old male minibus driver after he left the scene before police arrived. He was arrested for driving without due care and attention causing death.

Is the investigation into the PIE hit-and-run still open?

A: Yes. Police said investigations are ongoing.