Motorcyclist injured after crashing into amateur cyclist in Tea Tree Gully during TDU Men’s Stage 3

A motorcyclist has crashed into an amateur bike rider at Tea Tree Gully during the third stage of the Tour Down Under. See the pictures.

A motorcyclist has collided with a amateur cyclist before being nabbed by police during the men’s third stage at the Tour Down Under in Tea Tree Gully on Thursday.

Police said the crash occured just before 10am when the rider of a blue Yamaha motorcycle mounted the kerb during a U-turn attempt after appearing to notice police in the area around Quarry Track and North East Rd.

The motorcycle struck a stationary amateur cyclist on the roadside, sending both male riders crashing to the ground.

The motorcyclist crashed into a stationary amateur cyclist. Picture: Morgan Sette

Police hold down a motorcyclist who collided with a cyclist at the Santos Tour Down Under in Tea Tree Gully. Picture: Morgan Sette

The motorcyclist receives medical attention. Picture: Morgan Sette

Police attend to the rider after the Tea Tree Gully crash. Picture: Morgan Sette

Police at the event were quick to the scene and helped the motorbike rider, who was wearing black pants, a grey top and black Nike shoes, from under the motorbike before pinning him to the ground.

The motorbike rider, a 26-year-old Bridgewater man, was tended to by St John Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Lyell McEwin Hospital for treatment of a broken collarbone.

It is expected he will be charged with a number of offences including riding unlicensed, unregistered/uninsured, aggravated riding without due care and disobey direction.

The man’s motorcycle will be towed from the scene and police are investigating the incident.

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