ABC broadcaster Margaret Throsby recovering from serious e-bike collision
Margaret Throsby, 84, was struck by a heavy e-bike on a shared path near Thirroul last Friday. She needed surgery.
Margaret Throsby is an ABC broadcaster with a 55-year career. Margaret Throsby is recovering in hospital after being hit by a heavy e-bike near Thirroul last Friday.
The 84-year-old suffered a broken hip and head injuries that needed surgery. Holly Throsby, her daughter, said the crash could have been fatal.
It reveals a predictable failure of regulation. Fat bikes like this one can reach 50 kilometres per hour.
But they require no licence. They are ridden by untrained people on shared pedestrian paths.
Holly said she does not want the teenage rider charged. He stayed to help and was apologetic.
Just days later, a five-year-old was hit by another e-bike in nearby Engadine. Holly hopes public concern over her mother's injury will spur regulation changes.
- 84 years old
- Broadcaster age
- 55 years at ABC
- Career length
- Up to 50 kilometres per hour
- E-bike speed
- Shared path near Thirroul, last Friday
- Collision location
Why it mattersE-bikes without rules pose a growing safety risk. Older people and young children are especially at risk. They share pedestrian paths with these bikes.
AustraliaE-bikes are exploding in popularity across Australian suburbs, but current rules fail to control speed and rider training on shared paths.
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