Wasn’t watching

Newcastle, Australia

12 Dec, 2024 - 1 year ago - on Brunker Road

I was visible to the driver while I rode 130m to the intersection with a very bright flashing headlamp on my helmet. When traffic on the cross road cleared I progressed across the intersection. When I was half way across the intersection, the driver from the opposite side of the street accelerated quickly and turned into me. Result was I have ankle broken in 3 places, broken elbow, other injuries to hand, wrist and legs. Now likely to be >3 months recovery.

Police will be charging driver with negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Incident location
100 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow New South Wales 2292, Australia
Incident details
Date of incident
12/12/2024 03:50PM
Incident type
Crash
Location of incident
Brunker Road, Broadmeadow New South Wales 2292, Australia

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