Cyclist in Critical Condition

[JimmyB]

This was on ER24 Twitter timeline. Pray for strength and a speedy recovery. If anyone has other info please share.

 

ER24 paramedics were called to Titran Road near to the Rossburgh testing grounds for a cyclist who is believed to be in his early twenties that was knocked down by a bakkie this evening.

When they arrived on the scene and found the cyclist in the road, with the bakkie just a few meters away. The paramedics assessed him and found he was in a critical condition. He had a suspected head injury and suspected chest injury. Advanced Life Support intervention was performed on the patient to help stabilise him further. The patient was rushed to King Edward Hospital in a critical condition for further medical intervention.

It is believed that the driver of the bakkie lost control while taking the corner and collided with the cyclist. The necessary authorities were on the scene and would investigate the accident further.

Edited May 24, 2012 by JimmyB

[Cav']

Let's hope the cyclist recovers quickly and the driver of the bakkie gets kidney stones

[Unknown MTBR]

strongs for the cyclist! :excl: best of luck!

[geecee]

eish. too many of these lately. i miss road cycling, but just cant warrant the risk.

 

lets hope the cyclist makes a full recovery and takes up mountain biking

[Selous Scout (aka LegTrap)]

This is very sad news,hopefully he will make a full recovery.

[davidl]

Wishing him strenght and a speedy recovery.

 

I posted some weeks back that all cyclists should stage a ride-in to the main traffic control centres to hand over a memorandum calling for more severe punishment for motorists who is at fault in an accident involving a cyclist. Recently there was a call for such action when pedestrians are involved.

 

Some cyclists should also consider their attitude towards other road users. I have had experiences where I was told to f-off after I kindly asked a fellow cyclist to stop at a red robot where there was quite a bit of traffic.

[JimmyB]

Have just received this update from ER24.

 

ER24EMS

@Gyrator he is still in a critical condition as per nursing staff at the hospital.

[Wet Ears]

Why I stick to the dirt.

 

Best wishes to the cyclist

[jules1976]

Speedy recovery mate.

 

its one of the reasons i won't be a roadie damn motorists are inconsiderate and reckless. Roadies must be more vigilant and please stop riding in a bunch of two or three side by side on narrow roads or verges !!