Cyclist Injured In Crash At Karuah

 BY IAN CROUCH

Port Stephens Police are investigating the circumstances leading up to a serious crash involving a cyclist at Karuah.

A man in his 50's was riding along the Pacific Highway near the North Arm Cove exit late on Wednesday  afternoon when he was struck by a car which was towing a caravan.

The Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called in and a medical crew on board assisted Paramedics in treating the man at the scene for a head injury.

Police say no charges have been laid at this stage.

The cyclist was treated at the scene for a head injury. Picture Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Concerns Over Cyclist Safety

BY TYLER FARDELL


At a round-table discussion in Newcastle today, State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp and Shadow Minister for Active Transport Jo Haylen condemned the State Government's lack of action over planned cycle paths in the Newcastle CBD.

Plans for new cycle paths were included in visions for the CBD along with the construction of the light rail, but no development on new paths was ever started.

The lack of adequate safety measures for cyclists with no clear lanes or signage has resulted in a number of minor accidents and unfortunately one tragic event last month where 51 year old Danny Egan lost his life after falling off his bike while crossing the light rail tracks.

"The Government cannot continue to ignore the multitude of accidents, including a fatal accident, since the opening of the Newcastle light rail", said Mr Crakanthorp.

Mr Crakanthorp says an 'East to West' cycle path in the city would be the desired outcome and could be achieved with as little funding as 10 million dollars.

Ms Haylen says a cycle path would attract more business to the CBD improve traffic congestion.

Tim Crakanthorp MP, Jo Haylen MP  and Bernard Hockings at Newcastle today

Cyclist Injured in Hit and Run, Tighes Hill

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

A cyclist has suffered multiple fractures after being clipped by a car at Tighes Hill yesterday afternoon.

Around 4:40pm, the 41-year-old cyclist was riding down Maitland Road when he was hit by a car whose driver, a 36-year-old Raymond Terrace man, failed to stop.

The driver continued down Maitland Road for about a kilometre before colliding with a parked car near the Church Street intersection.

Newcastle Police say the man has undergone mandatory blood and urine testing and has been charged with dangerous driving, while the cyclist is now recovering in the John Hunter Hospital.