Irish man sustains serious injuries in road crash in Australia

An Irish man who was allegedly left for dead following a road traffic crash in Australia over the bank holiday weekend is being treated in hospital for serious injuries. 

The incident, which happened in Sydney during the early hours of Sunday (4.45pm on Saturday, Irish time), resulted in a 29-year-old Irish man being left with severe injuries.

According to New South Wales Police, emergency services rushed to the scene at South Dowling Street, Moore Park in the city - around 7km south of Sydney Opera House.

"About 3.45am (Sunday 4 February 2024), emergency services were called to South Dowling Street following reports a Subaru and e-bike had collided near the intersection of Devonshire Street. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the cyclist – a 29-year-old man – before he was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a serious condition," said a spokesperson.

The driver of the Subaru – a 27-year-old woman – was subject to a roadside breath test which returned a positive result.

According to police, she was subsequently arrested and has been charged with a mid-range drink driving offence and will appear in court on March 14. 

The full statement from New South Wales (NSW) police can be found here.

It's understood relatives of the injured man, who is from County Limerick, are currently travelling to Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is aware of the incident.

"The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance. As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of any specific case," said a spokesperson.