A scooter rider is demanding compensation and an apology from SA Police after an officer’s reckless and illegal driving caused him to crash and sustain injury.
As seen in the video above, Daniel Daw, 25, was riding his scooter along Halifax Street in the Adelaide CBD when a police patrol car suddenly turned in front of him.
The unnamed officer's sudden U-turn was illegal, as he failed to indicate and also crossed an unbroken white line. The video footage also shows that, after emerging from a side street, the police vehicle proceeded in a lane reserved solely for bicycles before performing the U-turn.
Although Daniel desperately braked, he couldn’t stop in time and hit the side of the police car, which sent him flying onto the road. His scooter was significantly damaged and Daniel was injured. The accident, which occurred last Thursday 25 March 2021, has left Daniel with muscle damage to his shoulder.
Daniel said the first thing the police officer said to him was “Didn’t you see an indicator?”
The video clearly shows the police vehicle was not indicating to turn right.
Because his job involves physical labour, Danial has been unable to work since the accident, and expects to be out of work for a few more weeks while he nurses a damaged shoulder. He is also a casual worker, which means he isn't entitled to sick pay.
Compounding Daniel's woes, his scooter was not insured and he says it received around $1,000 in damage.
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Scooter rider demands compensation after SA police car sends him flying onto road - 7NEWS
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Police car performing U-turn in front of scooter causes collision caught on dash cam | 7NEWS
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