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Old June 15th 06, 05:50 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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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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Old June 15th 06, 07:33 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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Gemma_k Wrote:
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


It's good that whoever it was has turned themselves in, but it's a pity
this has taken so long, and that this incident happened in the first
place.

If you can, please pass on our best wishes for Grants recovery.


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Old June 15th 06, 08:46 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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Gemma_k wrote:
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.

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Well thats a win then. Interesting to know why he gave himself in

Good tho

Dave
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Old June 15th 06, 09:37 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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dave Wrote:
Gemma_k wrote:
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.

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snip

Well thats a win then. Interesting to know why he gave himself in

Good tho

Dave

I would think he was ID'd and "politely" informed on what was in his
best interests to do...

but sad...when people admit their mistakes and fess up it is better for
them and the victim to bring closure and a resolution...

sadly too many never see they could do any wrong and fight to show
their ignorance and lack of respect for life...they do it so well, like
McGee (who killed Ian Humhprey), Leonard Kowalewich in Canada ( who
killed Kyle Forth), or even Plumpton ( who killed Maddy Cole) here in
Melbourne...they suk!


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Old June 15th 06, 11:03 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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rooman Wrote:

sadly too many never see they could do any wrong and fight to show
their ignorance and lack of respect for life...they do it so well, like
McGee (who killed Ian Humhprey), Leonard Kowalewich in Canada ( who
killed Kyle Forth), or even Plumpton ( who killed Maddy Cole) here in
Melbourne...they suk!


Yeah, like hiring a QC to cover their arses. Oh whoops, shouldn't said
that..

calm blue ocean, calm blue oc...


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Old June 15th 06, 11:56 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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cfsmtb Wrote:
Yeah, like hiring a QC to cover their arses. Oh whoops, shouldn't said
that..

calm blue ocean, calm blue oc...naah..comment is poifect!...they have butts, ( which are obviously

insensitive to pain, but sensitive to ego bruising) and need QC nannies
to kiss em better and tuck em in ni ni's


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