Sam Bevan, a 12‑year resident of a Newport street, was knocked unconscious when Jordan Willetts rode an electric bike into him and then rode away. The incident, captured on CCTV, led Willetts to plead guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a licence and failing to stop. Bevan, who sufffered memory loss and a four‑week work suspension, says the crash highlights a growing e‑bike safety problem in his neighbourhood.

Jordan Willetts pleads guilty to three offences

According to the court record, Willetts admitted to dangerous driving, driving without a licence and failing to stop after the collision. The magistrates’ court in Newport recorded an interim driving ban, but a final sentence is still pending.. The guilty plea removes the need for a trial , but the severity of the ban and any additional penalties remain to be decided.

CCTV captures Willetts fleeing the scene

The footage released by the police shows the exact moment Willetts’ e‑bike struck Bevan and then accelerated away, leaving the victim lying in the road. Bevan only learned what happened after neighbours showed him the video, which he has watched “about 500 times” yet still finds surreal. The visual evidence was a key factor in securing the guilty plea, as the report notes.

Sam Bevan’s injuries and four‑week work absence

Bevan suffered a concussion that caused memory loss, including missing recollection of his stepfather’s birthday question. Medical advice now bars him from driving for six months and mandates heart and brain tests . He was signed off work for four weeks, describing himself as “lucky not to have been seriously injured,” but remains frustrated by the lack of assistance from Willetts after the crash.

Local residents raise concerns over e‑bike safety

Bevan, who has lived on the same street for 12 years, says e‑bikes have become a “big problem” in the area. Neighbours who helped him after the incident have echoed his worries, noting that smaller‑framed cyclists could be at even greater risk. The case adds to a broader debate in Newport about regulating electric bikes on public roads.

When will Willetts be sentenced?

Willetts’ interim ban will remain in effect until Newport magistrates hand down a final sentence later this year. The court has not yet disclosed the length of the potential custodial term or additional fines. As the community watches, the outcome may set a precedent for how similar e‑bike offences are treated.

Will the interim ban become a permanent restriction?

The report does not specify whether Willetts faces a longer disqualification beyond the interim ban. it also leaves unanswered whether the court will impose a mandatory e‑bike training program or a higher fine, both of which have been suggested by local safety advocates.