Byron Gordon was riding along Seaview Road at Henley Beach on New Year’s Day 2021 when he lost his life.
Whilst on a ride with good friend Geoff, a vehicle crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, narrowly missing Geoff and sadly it struck Byron. Despite the efforts of Geoff and witnesses who immediately started CPR, Byron died at the crash scene.
Bryon was a GP at the Kingston Family Clinic South Brighton and his daughter is a serving SAAS paramedic.
Bryon’s story is being shared in a powerful podcast and short documentary-style film, which emphasises the emotional toll on all those who are impacted and touched by road trauma.
Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott was among a group of good friends of Byron who cycled with him regularly.
“This podcast shows that no one is immune from road trauma, it affects all aspects of our community including our police officers,” Assistant Commissioner Parrott said.
“We are forever grateful when community members affected by road trauma want to work with SAPOL in developing road safety initiatives.
“Byron’s family and friends are extremely brave in sharing their memories of Byron and the devastating affect his death has had on each of them.”
The offending driver had a cocktail of methamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine and cannabis in his system. He plead guilty to aggravated cause death by dangerous driving and received an imprisonment for more than five years and was disqualified from driving or obtaining a licence for 15 years.
The release of this podcast coincides with the police commencing Operation Safe Cycling.
“Byron tragically lost his live on 1 January 2021, and in 2022 three cyclists also lost their lives on South Australian roads, 58 received serious injuries and a further 468 reported injuries,” Assistant Commissioner Parrott said.
“Operation Safe Cycling has a very simple message at its core – obey the road rules, irrespective of your mode of transport. Be patient and share the road.”
Watch the story of Byron Gordon below.
WARNING: This podcast may be distressing or upsetting and not suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
