Grandfather fractures both legs shielding granddaughters from car in Newcastle crowd crash
Dave Martin, a 67-year-old grandfather and longtime Newcastle Knights supporter, was badly injured after pushing his two granddaughters clear of a car that struck fans gathering to farewell the team. His actions helped protect the girls, and the incident has prompted local support for his family as he faces a long recovery.
The crash happened on Saturday at a roundabout in Wallsend, western Newcastle, as fans awaited the Knights’ bus before the NRL grand final. The car struck at least 10 people; Martin suffered fractures to both legs and underwent eight hours of surgery, while his granddaughters were treated in hospital and are now in good spirits. An 18-year-old man has been charged with nine offences and refused bail; he is due back in court on 15 October.
- Dave Martin was injured pushing his granddaughters clear of a car.
- At least 10 people were struck in Wallsend.
- An 18-year-old driver has been charged and refused bail.
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Dave Martin is a 67-year-old grandfather and a long-time supporter of the Newcastle Knights rugby league team. On Saturday, he was among fans gathered at a roundabout in Wallsend, western Newcastle, to farewell the team before the NRL grand final.
A car struck the assembled crowd of supporters, injuring at least 10 people. Martin pushed his two granddaughters clear of danger but was himself hit, suffering fractures to both legs as a result.
Martin underwent eight hours of surgery and faces a lengthy recovery. His granddaughters were treated in hospital but are in good spirits. His protective actions have prompted an outpouring of local support for his family.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Hero grandad’s brave act revealed as he suffers multiple fractures saving his two granddaughters in Newcastle crowd crash”.