Cyclist Survives Deliberate Hit-and-Run in Melbourne: A Miracle Escape Amid Outrage
July 20, 2025 | Melbourne, Australia
In a horrifying yet miraculous turn of events, 51-year-old cyclist Glenn Gibson is alive after being deliberately struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident on Beach Road in Cheltenham, Melbourne.
The shocking event unfolded while Gibson, a seasoned cyclist and father of three, was out for his regular morning ride. Without warning, a car veered directly into his path, colliding with him in what authorities have confirmed was an intentional act.
The driver did not stop to help. Instead, witnesses say the occupants of the vehicle were heard laughing as they sped away — leaving Gibson seriously injured on the roadside.
Despite sustaining severe spinal damage, Gibson miraculously survived. Doctors have confirmed that while his spine has suffered permanent injury, he has begun the grueling process of recovery and is now able to walk with the help of crutches.
> “It’s a miracle he’s still with us,” said his wife, Nancy Gibson, visibly emotional as she recounted the moments after the crash. “The impact of that car didn’t just injure his body — it shattered our sense of safety. What kind of person does this and drives away laughing?”
The incident, partially captured on video by a nearby driver, quickly circulated on social media, sparking outrage across Australia. Cycling advocates and community members are demanding swift justice and better protections for cyclists on the road.
Victoria Police have launched a full investigation and are asking for public assistance to identify the driver and vehicle involved. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby buildings and urge anyone with information to come forward.
As Gibson begins a long road to physical and emotional recovery, he hopes his story becomes a rallying cry for safer roads — and accountability.
> “I’m lucky to be alive,” he said from his hospital bed. “But the next cyclist might not be.”
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers cyclists face daily and the urgent need for respect, awareness, and stricter consequences for reckless driving.
