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Cyclist collision costs man £30,000 in dental bills
4 Oct
Summary
- A man faces a £30,000 dental bill after a cyclist knocked out his teeth.
- He cannot claim compensation as the cyclist was on a non-electric bike.
- A GoFundMe has been launched to help fund essential dental implants.
Tom Johnstone sustained severe dental injuries after a cyclist collided with him in a pedestrian zone on July 4, 2026. Two of his teeth were knocked out, and the cyclist fled the scene without stopping. The incident occurred as Tom was leaving a stag do before a concert in Cardiff.
Due to the collision involving a non-electric bicycle, Tom cannot claim any compensation, leaving him with an estimated £30,000 dental bill for implants. While the NHS offers dentures, his dentist advised against them due to his age and infection risks. Consequently, a GoFundMe page has been established to help him raise funds for private dental implants and a bone transplant.
South Wales Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near Cardiff Castle on July 4, 2026. They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the cyclist, described as a young man, to come forward. The Motor Insurers' Bureau confirmed they only compensate victims of collisions involving motor vehicles, excluding regular pedal cycles.
