By Luke Voogt
A Curlewis motorcyclist will likely lose his leg following a horror smash in central Geelong on Tuesday afternoon.
Leading Senior Constable Lynton Zavaglia said the rider, in his 50s, would “definitely” have his leg amputated, following the crash.
“His right leg was barely hanging on by a thread.”
The crash occurred during peak-hour traffic about 4.45pm, when the man was riding east along Brougham St, Ld Sen Const Zavaglia said.
The motorcyclist collided with car turning right from Brougham St into Moorabool St from the opposite direction, he said.
“I think the motorcyclist has rushed to beat the amber light coming through (the intersection) which has caused the accident.”
The female driver was clearly distressed as she gave a statement to police and concerned passers-by watched as paramedics treated the man.
The man was conscious but in shock and quiet as paramedics loaded him into the ambulance to take him University Hospital Geelong.
His motorcycle appeared intact but the bloodstained pavement next to it showed the severity of the his injuries.
Ld Sen Const Zavaglia urged motorists and riders to be patient, especially during peak hour traffic.
“Pay attention to the traffic lights as it’s quite congested here,” he said.
