Ex-ABC radio presenter in hospital after being hit by e-bike
Margaret Throsby's family is calling for a crackdown on e-bikes after the former ABC presenter needed hospital treatment after being struck on a shared pathway.
Former ABC Classic radio presenter Margaret Throsby, 84, suffered a severe head injury and broken hip after being struck by an e-bike ridden by two teenage boys in the Illawarra region last week. Her daughter, Holly Throsby, a musician and author, shared that the collision was of significant magnitude, causing extensive injuries including fractures and internal haematomas.
Ms Throsby, who spent 55 years as a renowned ABC presenter, is currently recovering in hospital following surgery. Holly Throsby is advocating for stricter regulations on e-bike usage by children due to her mother's life-altering injury. The Transport for NSW emphasized the importance of riders adhering to road rules and safety protocols, while figures from the Sydney Children's Hospital Network indicate a 33% increase in e-bike injury cases among children in the past year.
Despite recent reforms, the NSW government is considering further restrictions on e-bike usage for minors, citing the lack of education and awareness among young riders.
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