Cyclist leaps to escape in truck crash

A truck driver has been stood down and an investigation launched after shocking footage emerged of a cyclist’s narrow escape in Taupo¯ .

A Goodman Fielder spokesman said the company was “very concerned” by the footage.

“The driver has been stood down and is currently not rostered on duties,” he said.

The company said it could not comment further.

The Friday morning incident was caught on a camera mounted to the bike.

The husband of the woman, who did not want to be named, said the incident happened at the intersection of Richmond Ave and Lake Terrace in Taupo¯ .

The video shows a cyclist pulling up to a Give Way sign at the intersection, behind the line, and a truck can be seen coming directly towards her.

She calls out “Hey, stop” and the collision between the bike and truck is heard as the bike and camera fall to the ground.

The bike stays on the ground and a passer-by asks if the cyclist is all right before shouting “You were not looking” to the truck driver.

The husband uploaded the video to Youtube and wrote of what happened to his wife as she cycled to work.

“A delivery truck on Lake Terrace not only cut the corner but came straight at her after failing to see her,” he wrote.

“Fortunately, she was able to jump off her bike just as she saw the truck and managed to escape with just some bumps and bruises and damage to the bike.”

He said the driver did stop and apologise, and, while the driver was at fault, “there is no need to bash or flame him”.

The crash was reported to police and they have been approached for comment.

● To watch the video, go to bayofplentytimes.co.nz