TV Presenter Dan Walker Cheats Death in Horrific Bike Crash - Find Out How His Helmet Saved His Life.
BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker has credited his cycling helmet with saving his life after he was involved in a collision with a car. The incident occurred in Sheffield on Sunday morning, when Walker was cycling with former Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. In a post on social media, Walker said he had been left “bruised and battered” but otherwise okay after the incident, which saw him knocked off his bike. He added that he was “grateful to be alive” and urged other cyclists to wear helmets. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that they had attended the incident, which took place on Ringinglow Road in Sheffield. Walker, who is an avid cyclist and regularly advocates for cycling safety, has previously spoken about the importance of wearing helmets. In 2018, he revealed that he had been knocked unconscious in a cycling accident and said that his helmet had “undoubtedly” saved his life. The presenter has also called for better infrastructure for cyclists on UK roads, including dedicated cycle lanes and lower speed limits. Walker’s colleagues on BBC Breakfast offered their support following the incident. Co-presenter Louise Minchin said that she was “so glad” Walker was okay, while weather presenter Carol Kirkwood added that she was “sending love and healing thoughts”. Read the full article
