‘I was hit by a car going 170km/h and survived’
No doubt about it, I should probably be dead. But after I was left unconscious, burning, trapped and helpless in the wreck of my car, something incredible happened.
Arrive Alive
While I Was Sleeping: Documentary tells incredible story of survival
Three years ago, Advertiser journalist Ben Hyde nearly lost his life in a catastrophic crash. For the first time, he’s telling his story of recovery against all odds – to save the lives of others.
‘All it takes is a moment’: New safety campaign to stop the carnage
The Arrive Alive campaign has launched, coinciding with the premiere of While I Was Sleeping – a documentary chronicling the journey of former deputy editor Ben Hyde.
Watch the trailer: What happened While I Was Sleeping?
Ben Hyde remembers nothing from the night he was hit from behind by a car barrelling towards him at 170km/h. Three years later, he pieced it together and met the heroes who saved his life.
Story Shorts
‘Die trying’ to save crash victim – While I Was Sleeping trailer 2
While I Was Sleeping trailer – How Ben Hyde survived a catastrophic car crash
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