Summary
Sandy Peters suffered serious injuries after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking on a sidewalk in London. The e-bike was part of a hire service, but the company did not have insurance to cover damages from such accidents. Peters continues to deal with physical injuries, post-traumatic stress, and financial challenges for medical care.
Key Facts
- Sandy Peters was hit by a speeding e-bike while walking on a pavement in London.
- The crash occurred last October near Grove Park.
- She suffered severe injuries, including broken facial bones and teeth.
- Peters has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from the incident.
- The e-bike was from Forest, a dockless hire service with 20,000 bikes in London.
- Forest does not provide rider liability insurance for accidents.
- Peters cannot seek financial compensation from the rider due to his age, under 16.
- Concerns have been raised about the company's age verification and safety practices.
