Dan Walker can’t use hand and is eating through a straw after horror bike crash

Dan Walker has been left with little use of his left hand, among other limitations, following his bike crash earlier this week.

The Channel 5 presenter, 45, was hit by a car whilst cycling on a roundabout in Sheffield. An investigation by South Yorkshire Police is ongoing, however no arrests have been made in regards to the crash.

Walker has been giving regular updates on his recovery on social media, after he was rushed to hospital for his bloody injuries.

In a post shared by Walker on Instagram Stories on Wednesday, he spoke about not being able to fully use his left hand as he received food packages in support.

The presenter wrote: “I was just thinking about tea but can’t do much with my left hand at the minute so these babies have arrived just in time”.

Walker’s latest update comes days after he revealed he has been “eating through a straw” as a result of his car crash.

The journalist continued to post photos of him receiving various gifts from well-wishers, including flowers, pots of ice cream and ready-made meals, making it easier him to consume, as he wrote “people are so kind”.

Dashcam footage of Walker’s horrific crash has since emerged, and shows the presenter colliding into a car as the rear wheel of his bicycle gets caught the front wing. Walker is then seen flying onto the tarmac, narrowly escaping going underneath the car.

The emergency team and police were called to the scene on the junction of Moore Street and Hanover Way at 8:36am on Monday.

Walker has credited his helmet for saving his life, and has “no memory” of the incident after being left “out cold for 20 minutes”.

Following his crash on Monday, Walker tweeted: “The helmet I was wearing saved my life today so - if you’re on a bike - get one on your head.

“Smashed my watch & phone, ruined my trousers, my bike is a mess but I’m still here

“Currently eating soup through a straw and being looked after by this gorgeous, tired nurse 3/3”.

After returning home from hospital, Walker added: “I can’t believe I haven’t broken anything or that it is so much worse. I came round on the tarmac with paramedics and police standing over me.

“I’m very thankful to still be here and just have a beast of a headache.”