Woman dies 10 years after PMD accident, family says
A Singaporean woman has passed away 10 years after suffering severe injuries in an e-scooter accident that left her in a long-term coma. Her case was a significant catalyst for the implementation of stricter personal mobility device (PMD) regulations in Singapore.
Why it matters
This highlights the long-term human impact of traffic accidents and the legislative shifts that follow public safety crises.
Ang Liu Kiow at home with her husband, Leong Loon Wah, in July 2018.
Listen Summarise Ang Liu Kiow died at 64 from coronary artery disease, 10 years after an e-scooter crash left her in a coma and unable to live independently. Her family described years of pain, frustration and care, while her husband became her main caregiver. The case helped push for stricter PMD laws in Singapore, including registration rules, medical certificates for some users, and tougher penalties from 2029. AI generated
SINGAPORE – A woman who was hit by an e-scooter 10 years ago, which left her unable to speak, read or write, and needing help with eating, died on Oct 14.
Ang Liu Kiow, 64, a mother of three, died of coronary artery disease, a condition where vessels supplying the heart with blood become narrow or blocked.
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