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$300k Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Lime bike, involved in Bondi Beach crash, leading to police probe

A luxury car, a motorbike and a Lime bike are among the casualties of a chaotic crash in Bondi, which has sparked a police investigation.

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A luxury car worth $300,000, a motorbike and a Lime rental bike have been among the casualties of a chaotic beachside crash in Bondi, that has sparked a police investigation.

Traffic chaos ensued for beachgoers after the multi-vehicle accident on Bondi Rd in Sydney’s eastern suburbs about 10am on Sunday.

NSW Police and Ambulance paramedics rushed to the scene where two men, a 36-year-old who was on the motorbike and a 60-year-old in a Subaru, were taken away to hospital for minor injuries.

Some of the most damage appeared to be done to the front of a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, which retails for close to $300,000.

Two people have been taken to hospital after a large crash in Bondi, that included a $300,000 sports car Credit: OnScene Bondi
Two people have been taken to hospital after a large crash in Bondi, that included a $300,000 sports car Credit: OnScene Bondi
The crash occurred on busy Bondi Rd at Bondi about 10am on Sunday. There is no allegation of wrongdoing against anyone involved in the crash. Credit: OnScene Bondi
The crash occurred on busy Bondi Rd at Bondi about 10am on Sunday. There is no allegation of wrongdoing against anyone involved in the crash. Credit: OnScene Bondi

Another luxury car, a Lamborghini Huracan with the licence plate BURG3R, pulled over near the crash scene but is understood not to be involved.

In a statement, NSW Police said the driver of the $300,000 Chevrolet had been taken to Waverley Police Station for questioning.

“On arrival, officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command located a grey Chevrolet, a red motorcycle, a blue Subaru station wagon, a grey Volkswagen hatchback, and a silver Land Rover 4WD, all damaged as a result of a collision,” a police spokesman said.

The driver of a grey Chevrolet Corvette Spider, which retails for close to $300,000, was taken away for questioning at Waverley Police Station. Credit: OnScene Bondi
The driver of a grey Chevrolet Corvette Spider, which retails for close to $300,000, was taken away for questioning at Waverley Police Station. Credit: OnScene Bondi
Another luxury car, a Lamborghini Huracan with the licence plate BURG3R, pulled over near the crash scene but is understood not to be involved. Credit: OnScene Bondi
Another luxury car, a Lamborghini Huracan with the licence plate BURG3R, pulled over near the crash scene but is understood not to be involved. Credit: OnScene Bondi
One Time Use, Fee Applies, Must Credit. Two in hospital after sports car crash in Bondi. Two in hospital - One with serious lower limb injuries Must Credit: OnScene Bondi
One Time Use, Fee Applies, Must Credit. Two in hospital after sports car crash in Bondi. Two in hospital - One with serious lower limb injuries Must Credit: OnScene Bondi

“The rider of the red motorcycle – a 36-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance before being taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a stable condition.

“The driver of the blue Subaru – a 60-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance before being taken to Prince of Wales Hospital in a stable condition.

“The driver of the grey Chevrolet – a 36-year-old man – was subject to a roadside breath test which returned a negative result. He has been taken to Waverley Police Station where he is assisting police with their inquiries.

Police assess the scene that saw Bondi Rd shut for a considerable amount of time on Sunday. Credit: OnScene Bondi
Police assess the scene that saw Bondi Rd shut for a considerable amount of time on Sunday. Credit: OnScene Bondi

“A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident has commenced.”

On top of the damage to the cars involved, a Lime rental bike also appeared to have been knocked over by the impact of the accident.

The crash impacted not only traffic along Bondi Rd, but public transport including the 333 and 380 bus routes packed with beachgoers.

Police are requesting anyone who witnessed or has vision of the incident to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

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