Ex rugby international left unable to open a bottle after being hit by driver who fled scene
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Welsh sporting legend Non Evans has spoken out about her "agony" and a profound "loss of identity" following a devastating hit and run incident that has irrevocably altered her life. The harrowing event took place in September 2023, when Non was tragically knocked off her bike near her home in Mumbles, Swansea, leaving her with severe injuries including a complex fracture to her right wrist and damage to her shin.
An 87-year-old woman involved in the incident drove away from the scene but was later handed down a sentence in magistrates' court for failing to stop after an accident and driving without due care and attention. In a previous statement in February 2024, Non revealed the crash had rendered her unable to continue her work as a personal trainer, hindered her ability to perform everyday tasks, and resulted in medical complications such as sepsis.
In a recent catch-up with WalesOnline this December, Non disclosed that she's been grappling with a significant loss of confidence and accepts that life will never revert to its former state. Now at 50, she's faced additional hurdles in her recovery, describing it as a "never-ending" nightmare. Over the past 10 months, she's endured ongoing issues with her hand not healing, necessitating repeated visits to Neath Port Talbot hospital—she's grateful to her friend for providing transport.
