EXCLUSIVETraffic controller, Newcastle: Blood-soaked road worker’s defiant message from her hospital bed after she was allegedly run down by a joyrider in a stolen car

EXCLUSIVE  A traffic controller who was allegedly hit by a stolen car during a police chase has shared a photo of her gruesome injuries as she reveals she feels ‘lucky’ to be alive.  Bella Foot, 21, was working on Newcastle Road at Jesmond, in Newcastle, during the early hours of Wednesday when she was allegedly
EXCLUSIVETraffic controller, Newcastle: Blood-soaked road worker’s defiant message from her hospital bed after she was allegedly run down by a joyrider in a stolen car

EXCLUSIVE 

A traffic controller who was allegedly hit by a stolen car during a police chase has shared a photo of her gruesome injuries as she reveals she feels ‘lucky’ to be alive. 

Bella Foot, 21, was working on Newcastle Road at Jesmond, in Newcastle, during the early hours of Wednesday when she was allegedly struck by a stolen Mercedes-Benz SUV about 2am. 

She suffered pelvic injuries and was rushed to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition to undergo surgery.

Ms Foot shared a photo of her bleeding and scratched face as she laid in a hospital bed with a neck brace, in a confronting  Instagram post on Wednesday night.

‘I lived b****es,’ she proclaimed. ‘No, but in all seriousness, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support.

‘I’ve very sore and off for surgery tonight. I have a  shattered pelvis, a broken nose and a bleed on my lung, but I am so so lucky.

‘I was definitely being watched over this morning. Very grateful. Now just a long road to recovery ahead.’

Bella Foot, 21, was allegedly struck by a car in Newcastle on Wednesday

Bella Foot, 21, was allegedly struck by a car in Newcastle on Wednesday 

The incident allegedly occurred on Newcastle Road, Jesmond (pictured)

The incident allegedly occurred on Newcastle Road, Jesmond (pictured)

Bella Foot said she has a 'long road to recovery ahead'

Bella Foot said she has a ‘long road to recovery ahead’

The accused driver, Tristan Robert McLaren, 30, was being pursued by cops after they launched a chase just moments earlier when the SUV, reported stolen from Salt Ash in Port Stephens, was spotted speeding, allege police.

He was arrested a short time later on Kiah Street and taken to Waratah Police Station, where he allegedly pulled a plastic bag containing almost $2000 worth of meth out of his backside during a police search. 

Police will allege McLaren, from Killingworth, was unlicensed and on parole at the time of the collision. 

He has been charged with eight offences, including driving with an expired licence, aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – escaping pursuit, stealing a motor vehicle, driving recklessly, causing a police pursuit and possessing drugs. 

His matter was briefly heard before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday, where it was adjourned for two weeks.  

Ms Foot, who suffered several injuries, said she was very grateful to be alive

Ms Foot, who suffered several injuries, said she was very grateful to be alive

Total
0
Shares
Leave a Reply
Related Posts
Surveillance video shows Las Vegas man’s very strange behavior ‘moments before he killed man at bus stop and ate victim’s face’
Read More

Surveillance video shows Las Vegas man’s very strange behavior ‘moments before he killed man at bus stop and ate victim’s face’

A 29-year-old Las Vegas man hung out in a parking lot and acted strangely before attacking his victim and eating his face, surveillance shows.  Colin Czech, 29, was seen doing push-ups, attacking and mocking a 7-Eleven employee in a parking lot, and acting abnormally before he allegedly killed Kenneth Brown near a Las Vegas bus stop on
Harris Will Propose $25,000 In Down Payment Aid For First-Time Homebuyers As Part Of Economic Agenda
Read More

Harris Will Propose $25,000 In Down Payment Aid For First-Time Homebuyers As Part Of Economic Agenda

Forbes Business Breaking Harris Will Propose $25,000 In Down Payment Aid For First-Time Homebuyers As Part Of Economic Agenda Antonio Pequeño IV Forbes Staff Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more. Following Aug 15, 2024, 08:22pm EDT Updated Aug 15, 2024, 08:24pm EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to
Adolis (2 HRs), clutch blasts pave way for much-needed winAdolis (2 HRs), clutch blasts pave way for much-needed win
Read More

Adolis (2 HRs), clutch blasts pave way for much-needed winAdolis (2 HRs), clutch blasts pave way for much-needed win

Adolis (2 HRs), clutch blasts pave way for much-needed win 2:37 AM UTC Kennedi Landry @kennlandry Share share-square-640580 BOSTON -- Starting pitcher Dane Dunning stood in front of his locker in the Rangers’ visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park and joked with the group of reporters surrounding him. “Honestly that guy, that guy and that guy