Husband of Sonja Maus, injured in 2023 Kilburn hit and run, speaks outside of court

The husband of hit-and-run victim Sonja Maus says his wife is doing “as best as can be expected”, only moments after facing the man who nearly killed her in court.

The husband of a woman left for dead in a hit-and-run crash last year has publicly spoken for the first time outside of court.

In February 2023, 44-year-old Sonja Maus was cycling to work along Churchill Rd, Kilburn, when a white van struck her from behind.

The driver, Travis Wayne Turner, 45, of Somerton Park, was caught on CCTV pulling over and sprinting toward Ms Maus, before turning back to his vehicle and fleeing the scene.

The Mile End woman was rushed to hospital with numerous broken bones and bleeding on the brain, while Mr Turner was found and arrested two weeks later.

Travis Turner fled a hit-and-run in February 2023. Picture: 7 NEWS Adelaide

Ms Maus was left for dead on the roadside and her husband has now become her carer. Picture: 7 NEWS Adelaide

Leaving court on Tuesday after reading a victim impact statement, Dwayne Hindson told 9News he and his wife’s family were still deciding whether to accept a written apology from the driver.

“She’s doing OK … as best as can be expected,” Mr Hindson said.

“I don’t wish anything upon anyone. I just hope he understands how it’s affected people, that’s all.”

Dwayne Hindson, husband of hit-and-run survivor Sonja Maus, appears outside of Adelaide Magistrates Court. Picture: 9 News Adelaide

Mr Turner pleaded guilty to causing harm by dangerous driving last July, and further pleaded guilty last September to leaving the scene of an accident after causing harm.

Ms Maus’s family faced the man who nearly killed her in court, having read an impact statement to him and Judge Anthony Allen.

Mr Turner was remanded on continuing bail and is due to return to court in April for further submissions on sentencing.