Cyclist critical after Unley Rd accident

From: AdelaideNow - September 01, 2011 4:47PM

 

A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after a car knocked him from his bike at Unley this afternoon.

The cyclist, aged in his fifties, was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital shortly after 3.30pm, with severe head and chest injuries.

The incident happened on Unley Rd and police have advised motorists to expect delays in the area as they investigate the cause of the crash.

 

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Permalink Reply by MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) on September 2, 2011 at 20:07

They should not allow parking on Unley Road.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Payne on September 2, 2011 at 22:16
I agree Mark. There are certain roads where cars should NOT be allowed to park, Unley is a prime example, as is henley beach rd (where I live and won't ride on) goodwood & I know you guys know the rest. So you have to walk a few more meters, big friggin deal, get over it & park down a side street.
My best wishes to the cyclist who was the victim of a stupid act.
Permalink Reply by heather on September 3, 2011 at 21:40

There are many examples in Adelaide where the bicycle lanes are located within opening door range of parked vehicles. This encourages cyclists to ride in hazardous spots or, be forced by overtaking vehicles into the hazardous bicycle lanes.

Permalink Reply by Mike H on September 4, 2011 at 15:53

Hmm "he rode into an open car door". Why do am I suspicious that it makes it sound like it was the cyclist's fault. A bit like the sketch where the policeman claimed the protester viciously hit him in the fist with his jaw.

Permalink Reply by Troy Collett on September 4, 2011 at 22:29

any updates on how the rider is?

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