He was struck by a car after it allegedly mounted a roadside kerb near the skate park on Ocean Drive, just before 8am on Saturday, 8 March.

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Police say the driver then crashed into two stationary cars – one ending up in its owners’ front fence – before it came to rest in another fence further down the road.

The injured pedestrian was treated by paramedics and taken to Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

The driver was uninjured.

Police are still investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.

A local resident has now launched a petition calling for improved safety measures at that location.

“Many of our children walk to the skate park and to their school buses, and the current traffic conditions pose a significant risk to their safety,” the petition reads.

“We frequently observe vehicles exceeding the speed limit, creating an unsafe environment for pedestrians and cyclists.”

The petition can be found at change.org and has already been signed by more than 200 residents of the small community.

It calls for the Transport for NSW Road Safety Centre to consider:

– adding a pedestrian crossing at the lake skate park to ensure safe passage for children and families

– installing clearer and more visible signage indicating speed limits and pedestrian zones

– increasing enforcement of speed limits in this area

– exploring additional methods to reduce speed and enhance safety for our community

The speed limit near the skate park is 50kmph.

By Sue STEPHENSON