Source: New South Wales – News
A truck driver was arrested after a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist at Blackwood yesterday afternoon.
Just after 3.30pm on Thursday 22 May, police were called to Shepherds Hill Road, Blackwood after reports of a collision between a truck and motorcycle.
The rider, a 46-year-old man from Blackwood, sustained serious injuries in the crash and was rushed to hospital. He remains in a critical condition.
The truck driver, a 38-year-old man from Holden Hill, was not injured.
Major Crash Investigators attended the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Last night, the truck driver was arrested and charged with cause serious harm by dangerous driving. He was issued with an immediate loss of licence until further order and bailed to appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court on 31 July.
Anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn’t yet spoken to police or has dashcam or CCTV footage that captured the collision or either the truck or motorcycle in the vicinity of Shepherds Hill Road yesterday is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.