Yackandandah is rallying around a well-loved member of the community who is being cared for at the Alfred Hospital following a cycling accident.
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Helen Kelley, 83, was riding her bike into town from her unit at Yackandandah Health, as she does often, when a truck attempted to pass her on the stone bridge.
Victoria Police investigators say she lost control of her bike and fell.
Mrs Kelley was flown to Melbourne with life-threatening injuries soon after the Monday morning incident and is in a critical but stable condition.
Mrs Kelley and her late husband Bob moved to Yackandandah Health in recent years, having lived in the area for the duration of their 64-year-marriage.
Yackandandah Health chief executive John Parkes gave his well-wishes to Mrs Kelley, her six children and extended family.
"She's a much-loved member of our community and we're all deeply saddened and shocked," he said.
"We have her and her family in our thoughts at this time."
Mrs Kelley is well-known to the organisation as a founding member of the Yackandandah Health Ladies' Auxiliary, which was disbanded after 38 years in 2019.
She is also involved in the town's golf club and bowling club, and community groups including Red Cross and the Catholic Church.
Former Indigo Shire mayor Jenny Dale was shocked by the tragic incident and said the safety of trucks using the Isaacs Avenue bridge had been the subject of discussion in the community.
"I can't believe something like that happened to Helen," she said.
"She has a fighting spirit, she's tough.
"There's more trucks going through now then what there ever was."
VicRoads said at the time limits were not warranted.
Road Safe North East executive officer John Weinert was saddened by the news.
While he was not aware of the details, he said it was a reminder for road users to be vigilant.
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"It's important to drivers and cyclists to be very aware of other road users," he said.
"Drivers can very quickly come upon cyclists. Also, I know as a cyclist you can be out there enjoying it and not realise what is behind you."
The investigation by the Major Collision Investigation Unit is ongoing.
The 63-year-old truck driver, who was transporting a power pole, assisted police with their enquiries and was released without charge.
