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Alan McEwen

Scots cyclist convicted of riding bike dangerously after colliding with car

A Scots cyclist has been convicted of riding his bike dangerously after colliding with a car at a junction.

Jordan Gardiner went through a red light while on his pedal bike and careered into a woman’s car in Edinburgh.

The 25-year-old was injured in the crash which also left the vehicle damaged.

Last year Gardiner appealed for help in tracing the good samaritans who came to his aid after another cycling accident.

He claimed he was struck by a Range Rover outside the Apple store on the city’s Princes Street and thrown over the handlebars.

Gardiner appeared at the city’s sheriff court on Wednesday and admitted a charge of riding a cycle dangerously.

Fiscal depute Klaudia Wasilewska said motorist Jannette Smith had approached a traffic light controlled junction on Slateford Road.

Ms Wasilewska said the light went green and Jannette intended to drive onto Robertson Avenue from Hermand Crescent.

The court was told Gardiner went through a red light at speed on Slateford Road and collided with the bumper of the car.

Gardiner received some injuries after coming off his bike, Ms Wasilewska said, and an ambulance and police attended the incident on June 8 last year.

Gardiner, who represented himself, said: “I went through on red but I was on the path. I shouldn’t have been on the path though. It’s a quirky one.”

Unemployed Gardiner said he suffered from anxiety and was on benefits.

Sheriff Thomas Welsh QC fined Gardiner, of the city’s Slateford area, £150.

Last May Gardiner told Edinburgh Live how he was struck by a grey Range Rover on Princes Street.

He described suffering a bad head knock as well as severe bruising to his ribs and legs.

Gardiner said the driver stopped and walked over to him before offering a hand shake while two women helped get him to his feet.

He said: “I just did not think to get the driver’s details at the time which is silly but the incident just happened so fast.

“I’d love to get in touch with the two women who helped me and thank them personally.”

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