Victim of Charlie Austin crash recalls "excruciating" pain after accident - and wants to meet Southampton striker
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The cyclist who was left in a critical condition after a crash involving Southampton striker Charlie Austin has spoken out about the incident.
Anthony Grey underwent an emergency operation to insert a metal plate in his spine after being hit by Austin's Bentley.
Grey, who was riding without a helmet, also suffered injuries to his head, neck and toes and has revealed he lost his memory after the incident.
Former QPR striker Austin voluntarily attended an interview earlier this month.
A police statement confirmed Austin had admitted to "driving without due care and attention".
He now has the option of either attending a driver awareness course or attending court.
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Grey admits he was in "excruciating" pain after the incident and could have been left paralysed.
"I could not move my legs or my upper body at all. I had to wear a neck collar and body brace. The surgeons have fixed it though and have done an incredible job," he told the Daily Echo.
Before emergency services arrived at the scene, Grey was told Austin got out of his car to help him.
The 37-year-old now wants to meet Austin to find out the details of what happened.
“I have what the police said and nothing more. In my head I need to understand what happened and figure it out and the only one who can help me is Charlie Austin," he added.
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Grey was also issued with a fixed penalty notice for riding through a traffic light.
He added: "I don't blame anyone. We were both there and we both made a mistake. It has changed my life but I have made it a positive. I feel like I have been given a second chance."
A spokesman for Southampton suggested to the Daily Echo that contact had been made between both parties.