A still from a video showing two Clearwater Civil contractors threatening to run down a cyclist in Portobello Rd, Dunedin.
A still from a video showing two Clearwater Civil contractors threatening to run down a cyclist in Portobello Rd, Dunedin.
A teen passenger who encouraged a truck driver to run over a cyclist in Dunedin has apologised to the victim for his actions.
An expletive-laden video posted to social media shows two employees of Clearwater Civil sitting in the cab of their truck as they travelled behind a cyclist inPortobello Rd on the Otago Peninsula.
It was filmed by the employee sitting on the passenger side of the truck, who urges the driver to run over the cyclist, before unleashing a torrent of abuse at the unwitting rider.
The boy stresses that he never intended to cause harm to the cyclist or his employer, saying it was "I am very sorry for any offence I've caused to the public and the affect my actions have had on my employer, my colleagues and the rest of the trucking community".
A Clearwater Civil spokesman said the video was ''completely contrary to the culture we try to build in our team,'' and has launched an investigation.
''The video is extremely embarrassing.
''The allegation is viewed very seriously and there is an employment investigation under way.''
The truck company is satisfied the young man regrets his actions and will work towards a positive outcome, a spokesperson said.
