A vehicle driven by a woman clad in leather lingerie who reportedly told Police she was a sex worker travelling between clients, allegedly ran over an e-bike rider in Moore Park. The e-bike rider bore visible tyre marks on his chest and pelvis, providing first responders with an idea of the nature and severity of the impact.
Emergency services rushed to South Dowling St, near the light rail intersection with Devonshire St, at 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, 3 Feb 2024. Paramedics attended to the cyclist, a 29-year-old man riding a Lime e-bike, at the scene before transporting him to St Vincent’s Hospital in a serious condition.
Injuries and Eyewitness Account
Eyewitness accounts suggest that the Subaru sedan may have run over the man following the initial collision. Dashcam footage from a taxi driver, submitted to the police, allegedly depicts the e-bike rider moving into the path of the car.
The driver of the car, identified as Cindy Pham, 26, reportedly confessed to being a sex worker en route to another job at the time of the collision. Clad in what appeared to be leather lingerie, Ms Pham allegedly returned a positive result on a roadside breath test and was subsequently taken to Surry Hills Police Station for further testing.
Legal Proceedings and Prior Offences
Pham’s history with the law reveals prior encounters with authorities.
In 2021, she was charged with drink driving, registering a blood alcohol reading of 0.08. Resulting in a ban from driving, she faced fines totaling $850 plus additional costs. Moreover, Pham received a one-year suspended jail sentence at Perth Magistrates Court for assault occasioning bodily harm, although details of the incident remained unclear.
In March 2022, she incurred further penalties when her good behaviour bond was breached, leading to an upgraded fine and costs. Subsequent infractions in 2023 for disorderly behavior and failure to provide police details saw Pham charged a total of $2500, alongside additional costs.
Despite her legal entanglements, Pham, recognised by a distinctive garter belt-style tattoo around her thigh, is known to operate independently as an escort, offering outcalls to clients’ homes. She was reportedly on a working holiday in Sydney when the accident occurred.
Pham faces charges of mid-range drink driving, with a scheduled court appearance set for 14 March 2024. However, authorities have yet to determine any charges directly related to the crash.
A crime scene has been established, with investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit probing the circumstances. Police urge witnesses or those with dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000.
Published 8-Feb-2024