Former ABC presenter 'lucky to be alive' after being struck by e-bike
Margaret Throsby is calling for tighter regulations on e-bikes, as she recovers from major surgery after being struck on a shared path last month.
Margaret Throsby, the 84-year-old former ABC Classic presenter, is fortunate to still be alive after an e-bike collision last month. The accident occurred in the Illawarra when two teenage boys on an e-bike struck Ms Throsby as she walked on a shared path. The impact broke her leg and left her hospitalized for two weeks. Ms Throsby, who spent a total of 55 years presenting across the ABC, is now undergoing outpatient rehabilitation and has only recently begun walking without crutches.
Despite the severity of her injuries, including a broken femur and a broken thumb, Ms Throsby expressed relief and gratitude for her survival. She is calling for stricter e-bike regulations and more enforcement to protect pedestrians and young riders. The NSW government is planning additional enforcement blitzes targeting illegal e-bikes, while the current speed limit for e-bike motors is 25 kilometers per hour.
Ms Throsby advocates for age restrictions and licensing requirements for e-bike riders, similar to the model in Queensland, where only teenagers over 16 are permitted to ride alone and must hold a valid driver's license.
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