Crash horror leads to Townsville mum Sheridan Richards’ road safety plea

A Townsville mum haunted by a horrifying car crash that almost killed her is urging motorists to take more care after being T-boned in a separate crash recently while her baby was in the car.

A Townsville mum haunted by a horrifying car crash that almost killed her is urging motorists to take more care after being T-boned in a separate crash recently while her baby was in the car.

Sheridan Richards said she was left grappling with PTSD after being involved in a major crash where she was T-boned by another car in South Australia on May 20, 2019.

The impact of the crash destroyed her car, and she was rushed to the nearby Flinders University Hospital with a snapped collar bone.

“I was lucky to be alive, I’m still recovering from what happened to me,” she said.

“I haven’t been able to drive a car since.”

Townsville mum Sheridan Richards says she was lucky to be alive after being involved in a horrific crash three years ago. Picture: Supplied

The young mum said she had been in the passenger seat, and her partner Cameron was driving when their car was T-boned in a separate minor crash on Stuart Drive, Wulguru, on Wednesday.

Ms Richards’ family were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Townsville on Wednesday morning. Picture: Supplied

The couple’s 20-month-old baby had been in the back seat but was luckily not injured.

Ms Richards, who sustained some minor bruising, said she was grateful the crash had not been more serious.

“This incident has brought back so many bad memories for me,” she said.

“I’m just so grateful my baby and partner are okay.

“So often, we take driving for granted.

“You never know what could happen tonight or tomorrow. I’d ask people out there to please just have a little more patience and care on the roads.”

Originally published as Crash horror leads to Townsville mum Sheridan Richards’ road safety plea