A motorcyclist was killed in Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon after colliding with a KMB double-decker bus on New Clear Water Bay Road. The rider, who was traveling at high speed, was thrown from his motorcycle and later pronounced dead at United Christian Hospital.
Sean Joshua Walton, 43, received a suspended sentence and a good behaviour order in the ACT Supreme Court for negligent driving causing the death of motorcyclist Craig O'Neill, 47, two years ago. Walton failed to see O'Neill while driving his truck.
Sean Joshua Walton, 43, received a suspended sentence and good behaviour order in the ACT Supreme Court for negligent driving causing the death of motorcyclist Craig O'Neill two years ago. Walton failed to see O'Neill while driving his truck.
In 2024, over 40% of 81,780 two-wheeler rider deaths and half of 21,988 car occupant deaths in India could have been prevented with helmets and seatbelts, according to the road transport ministry. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh reported the highest fatalities due to non-use of safety gear.
Sean Joshua Walton, 43, found guilty of negligent driving causing the death of motorcyclist Craig O'Neill, 47, in a 2023 Canberra crash; O'Neill's daughters still grieving, with one maintaining a nightly ritual beside a shrine.
In Kaohsiung, a BMW driver rear-ended a motorcyclist, then argued aggressively. A bystander intervened, leading to a physical fight where the bystander subdued the driver. Police arrived to manage the situation.
A 31-year-old man, identified as Chen, was arrested in New Taipei City's Zhonghe District after causing a rear-end collision while under the influence of "zombie smoke" (etomidate). The accident resulted in a female motorcyclist, identified as Peng, sustaining a fractured collarbone and multiple abrasions. Chen tested positive for etomidate and faces charges for dangerous driving and drug offenses.
Matthew Bielefeld, a motorcyclist competing in the Finke Desert Race near Alice Springs, died in a crash on the off-road track. The race continued after a minute's silence, with organisers and competitors mourning his loss.
A Canadian expat, Tyler Weibe, credits bystanders with saving his life after a car collision in Kedron, Brisbane, left him trapped under a vehicle with life-threatening injuries. He expressed gratitude for the 'good Samaritans' who lifted the car, allowing him to be pulled free.
A BMW driver in Puli, Taiwan, was filmed aggressively tailgating a motorcyclist for not yielding, honking excessively, and then stopping to verbally abuse the rider. The incident, posted online, drew criticism and highlighted traffic violations.
A 38-year-old motorcyclist sustained severe injuries after colliding with a car near Bad Doberan. The accident occurred when a 72-year-old driver allegedly entered traffic and struck the motorcycle, causing the rider to fall and require airlifting to a hospital. The driver was unharmed.
South Australia's Chief Public Health Officer, Nicola Spurrier, shared her harrowing experience of being hit by a car while cycling, detailing severe injuries and a lengthy recovery. The account coincides with National Road Safety Week and a recent fatal crash in the Adelaide Hills, highlighting a significant rise in road deaths this year.
Dashcam footage shows a truck swerving across double lines on a rural Tasmanian road, narrowly missing two motorcyclists. Police are seeking information to identify the drivers involved in the May 2 incident.
Dashcam footage shows a truck swerving across double lines on a rural Tasmanian road, narrowly missing two motorcyclists. Police are investigating and appealing for information to identify the drivers.
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a fallen tree on Yuen Shin Road in Hong Kong's New Territories. The rider, traveling towards Sha Tin, reportedly failed to brake and hit the tree, sustaining fatal head injuries. Police are investigating.
A County Court judge has sentenced a drink, drug driver to 11 years' jail after the man hit and killed a motorcyclist while behind the wheel of a stolen ute in Central Victoria.
A Hong Kong motorcyclist has been killed after reportedly losing control of his vehicle and overturning inside the Eastern Harbour Crossing, with police launching an investigation. Police said on Thursday that the accident occurred in Kwun Tong shortly after midnight, at about 12.51am, as the motorcycle was travelling through the tunnel towards Hong Kong Island. The vehicle is believed to have struck the left-side kerb before skidding forward and overturning. The rider, a 58-year-old man...
The loved ones of a Canberra motorcyclist killed nearly two years ago say his death is a stark reminder that "full attention" behind the wheel can be the difference between life and death.
The loved ones of a Canberra motorcyclist killed nearly two years ago say his death is a stark reminder that "full attention" behind the wheel can be the difference between life and death.
The County Court hears emotional statements from the ex-wife and daughters of a motorcyclist who was killed by a drug-affected driver in a stolen car in Central Victoria.
