SINGAPORE ā On May 20, 2026, an elderly man jaywalked on Serangoon Avenue 3, stopping in the middle of the road to avoid a yellow taxi. As he continued crossing, a motorcycle appeared and he narrowly avoided a collision.
The incident highlights a broader issue: elderly pedestrians in Singapore often risk their lives by jaywalking for convenience. According to the Singapore Police Force, there were 1,200 pedestrian accidents involving seniors in 2025, a 15% increase from 2024.
Experts attribute this to aging infrastructure and lack of nearby crossings. The Land Transport Authority has pledged to install more pedestrian crossings near senior activity hubs by 2027.
