The Northern Territory Police Force investigating a traffic collision that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday afternoon.
Around 2:40pm, police received reports of a crash between a motorcycle and a car on Bradshaw Drive, Gillen.
It is alleged a 19-year-old female was riding an unregistered Yamaha trail bike at speed along the footpath of Bradshaw Drive when she collided with a vehicle exiting a property near the Tom Brown roundabout.
Members of Territory Road Policing attended the scene along with St John Ambulance and NT Fire and Rescue Service. The rider sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital for treatment and drug and alcohol testing.
The sole occupant of the other vehicle involved was not injured.
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Road safety is a shared responsibility and police remind all road users of the importance of adhering to road rules and prioritising safety at all times. Motorcyclists are urged to:
- Ride only in designated and lawful areas - not on footpaths
- Ensure their motorcycle is properly registered and roadworthy
- Hold the appropriate licence for the class of vehicle being ridden
- Wear approved safety gear, including helmets and protective clothing
- Ride at safe speeds appropriate to the conditions
Acting Sergeant Rob Webster from Territory Road Policing said: "The rider is extremely fortunate to be alive following this incident. We urge all motorcycle riders to make safer choices and fully consider the risks their behaviours pose - not only to themselves, but to the broader community. Decisions made on the road can have serious consequences for everyone."
