On December 30, 2025, while walking on a shared path in inner-Newcastle, I was knocked over by a powerful 750W DiroDi e-bike ridden by a 13-year-old. It was his first ride on his $3500 Christmas present.
I was bruised and suffered a permanent injury to my left eye. The boy, to his credit, remained at the scene and his mother expressed her regret by phone. Even though I reported the incident to police, it wasn't clear if it could be recorded. There was no insurance.
