Former ABC broadcaster Margaret Throsby, 84, is recovering in hospital after being struck by an electric “fat bike” while walking on a shared path in the Illawarra region, south of Sydney, last week.
The high‑impact collision with two teenagers riding the electric bike left Throsby with injuries to her hip, thumb and head, and required emergency surgery.
Her daughter, musician and author Holly Throsby, confirmed that her mother underwent the operation and is now in stable condition as she recuperates.
Police reports indicate that the incident involved two teenage riders on the “fat bike,” a type of electric bicycle with wide tires designed for stability on varied terrain.
The Illawarra, a coastal area known for its popular walking and cycling trails, has seen a rise in e‑bike usage, prompting local authorities to review safety measures on shared pathways.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
