Cycling in Melbourne Australia
I was hit on Beach Road on Saturday 19th September
I was the cyclist - wearing a yellow lycra shirt - who was hit by a black car on Beach Road, Saturday 19th September. The accident happened at 8.47am on the corner of South and Beach.
The driver's car collided into me at around 60-80 km's p/hr and it landed me in the emergency ward for the next 10 hours. I'm still in hospital.
What I'm writing for is a bit of a plea! If anyone saw this accident- the black car (P-Plater, possibly on her mobile phone- reckon the cops) driving into the female cyclist wearing yellow, please please let me know!
We need a witness report to help get my bike (a total write-off) compensated. Plus, the driver is yet to be charged with anything. .... Which is grossly unfair! She was driving recklessly, unaware and irresponsibly! If anyone can help out- I'd be hugely appreciative.
Cheers guys.
The driver's car collided into me at around 60-80 km's p/hr and it landed me in the emergency ward for the next 10 hours. I'm still in hospital.
What I'm writing for is a bit of a plea! If anyone saw this accident- the black car (P-Plater, possibly on her mobile phone- reckon the cops) driving into the female cyclist wearing yellow, please please let me know!
We need a witness report to help get my bike (a total write-off) compensated. Plus, the driver is yet to be charged with anything. .... Which is grossly unfair! She was driving recklessly, unaware and irresponsibly! If anyone can help out- I'd be hugely appreciative.
Cheers guys.
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Permalink Reply by Jack on -
I am not able to assist you Emma but I do hope you are ok. I am sure there would be at least one witness to the accident.
Hope you are out of hospital soon, Jack.
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Permalink Reply by ChrisS on -
Hi Emma,
Sorry to read this and sincerely hope you're on the mend real soon!
I've just sent the following out via my twitter account, also goes to facebook, will try to follow up with more contacts this evening.
Pls RT! Female cyclist hit on Beach Rd on Sat 19/9 Can you help find witnesses? http://bit.ly/3C0yV9
Wishing you well,
ChrisS
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Permalink Reply by Chris on -
Unfortunately I wasn't out riding then either but like the others that have replied, I also hope you recover soon and manage to track down the driver. This sort of thing has got to stop. :(
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Permalink Reply by me on -
hit and run...
not very cool at all, i hope you find the person responsible.
deep breaths.
maybe a big sign down at the accident spot for a few weeks?
good luck
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Permalink Reply by Pete Roadie on
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Hi Emma,
Sorry, I am unable to assist. All the best for a speedy recovery. And, best of luck in catching the driver.
Cheers, Pete.
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Permalink Reply by Rick Harker on -
Dear Emma,
It saddens me to read such articles of news.
I wish you a speedy and full recovery and justice will prevail to the wrongdoer.
Were you riding with others at the time?
Richard.
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Permalink Reply by LJ Hill on
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Sorry, I cannot help either. We were out that day too!!!!!
While I can appreciate your frustration with regards to your bike and the fact that the driver AGAIN seems to get scott-free- I hope that you are on the mend and will be up and about very soon.
I will send this post to my cycling friends- hopefully someone saw something!
Take care.
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Permalink Reply by Wayne Lancaster on -
So sorry Emma, all I can send you is well wishes. Sincerely hope you get what you need and wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
Wayne. x
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Permalink Reply by Emma on -
thanks heaps everyone- appreciate all your well wishes. I'm on the mend... out of hospital... but not out of the woods yet. Let's make melbourne safer for bikers!
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Permalink Reply by Chris Harris on -
Hey Emma, good that you're out of hospital and on the mend.
Wonder if you or the police have had any luck with the driver?
Cheers, Chris
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Permalink Reply by Ian Fraser on -
Sorry to hear about your accident!
would had wrote sooner but computer has been down!
Hope they get the driver of the car
Ian
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