A father suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a collision on his way to work.
Robbie Burton, 32, from Warwickshire, was cycling to work as a machine operator at a local manufacturing company when a car hit the back of his bike.
The driver, who has still not been identified, drove off, leaving Burton unconscious on the road.
Robbie Burton, 32, left, from Warwickshire, was cycling to work as a machine operator at a local manufacturing company when a car hit the back of his bike. Pictured, with partner Mash Snowden looking after Mr Burton while he recovers at home
Burton was taken to hospital, pictured, after being found by a colleague who saw Mr Burton lying next to his crumpled bike as he passed the crash site on his way to work
The driver, who has still not been identified, drove off, leaving Burton unconscious on the road. Pictured, the damage to Mr. Burton’s bike during the hit-and-run
He was taken to hospital after being found by a colleague on his way to work. The incident took place on June 27.
Father of four Mr Burton, whose partner Mash Snowden, 30, is pregnant, suffered a broken neck, ruptured liver, punctured lung, broken ribs and blood clots in his kidney, and doctors said he was lucky to have survived.
“When I woke up, I was completely confused. I’m usually the self-sufficient taking care of my family and I couldn’t even take care of myself. I couldn’t even wash myself,” he recalls.
“The car was coming from behind me, so I didn’t look at it. I don’t remember anything except cycling, then everything went black and I woke up with my colleagues around me.
Burton was rushed to hospital (pictured in his bed), where he was found to have suffered a broken neck, ruptured liver, punctured lung, broken ribs and blood clots in his kidney.
Burton spoke about how much he appreciates his partner Mash, pictured helping him even when she’s ‘hot and bothered and pregnant’
“The doctors and nurses said it was a miracle I came out the other side when I broke my neck.
“It’s also the mental side of it. It doesn’t feel right to depend on Mash when I’m usually “Mr Trustworthy”.
“It can’t be easy for her to do everything for me when she’s hot, awkward and pregnant. I can’t work now either. The irony is that I was on my way to work to support my family.’
Burton spent five days in the hospital before being discharged. He recovers at home while he waits for the police to find the person responsible.
Burton, who is still recovering from his horrific injuries, has shared his story in hopes of finding the person who hit him and to warn others. In the photo, his back after the crash
Robbie added: “I just hope someone comes forward with some information to find the driver.
“If my colleague hadn’t seen me when he did and I had just been left there, I don’t think I would be here. It’s not the right way to do things.’
Mr Burton also suffered serious damage to his ankle, pictured, in the hit-and-run
Burton has shared his story in hopes of finding the person who hit him and to warn others.
A Warwickshire Police spokesman said: ‘Warwickshire Police are seeking witnesses following a serious collision in Radford Semele last week.
Shortly before 9.10pm on Monday 27 June, a vehicle collided with a cyclist on Southam Road.
The cyclist, a man in his thirties, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The vehicle did not stop at the scene and the driver is under investigation.
If anyone has witnessed the incident at this time or has dashcam footage at this location, please call Warwickshire Police on 101, quoting Incident Number 333 of 27 June 2022.
‘Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website.’