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Mystery Cyclist turns themselves over to Police...
A few months ago I posted a call for help (see below).
There's been several newspaper articles since then on Grant's predicament (he is currently confined to a wheelchair), and calls for the 'mystery cyclist' to come forward. The story also featured on "Today Tonight" last week. It has now been reported that the cyclist turned themselves in to the Police on 13/6/06 - nearly three months after the crash. Thanks to all who sent the email around in the cycling community, and the members of the media that may have helped too. Gemm ***************************** A crash happened on Tuesday 21st March approximately 8:30-8:45am on the New Norton Summit Road, inbetween the Pony Club and the first hairpin. Grant Leonard (a Norwood Cycling Club/SA Cycling Federation member) and a friend were descending down Norton Summit Road, and another cyclist (identity unknown) did a u-turn directly in front of them. Grant apparently crashed into the cliff wall head-first trying to avoid the unknown rider. Grant is now in the RAH Spinal Unit with no feeling below his chest (four broken vertebrae, four broken ribs, broken shoulder) but he remains positive for recovery. The cyclist that did the U-turn provided false details, and "left for work' after the ambulance arrived, but before the police arrived. The only description we have been given is he was roughly 30-45 years old, had black hair and a black road bike frame. The jersey he was wearing was potentially yellow/white. There were also at least six other cyclists who went past the scene before the ambulance arrived. If you know of (or are!) the rider that provided false details, or can provide any information just as a witness to this crash or crash scene please contact the SA Police. Our thoughts are with Grant and his family and friends at this difficult time and we wish him a speedy and full recovery. |
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