October 22nd 2024.
In an exclusive interview with 9News, the driver of the Uber involved in a head-on collision with Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam has opened up about the harrowing experience. Marcel Van Den Camp, a 64-year-old man from Brisbane, shared his account of the crash and its aftermath, revealing the extent of the trauma he now faces.
Van Den Camp, who drives for Uber as a way to meet new people and bring joy to others, recalled the moment of impact with vivid detail. "In a flash, there was this truck that hit us. It was an almighty crash and I blacked out for a while," he said. But what stands out in his memory the most is the frantic race to save his four-year-old passenger from the back seat.
"The lady was saying, 'I can't breathe, I can't breathe', and I went holy moly, I've got to do something," Van Den Camp recounted. Despite the chaos, he managed to unlatch the back door on his side and successfully rescue the young girl. Both he and the child were shaken by the experience, but thankfully she is now recovering well from a fractured hip.
However, the emotional toll on Van Den Camp is not something that can be easily overcome. "I'll need some help to get over the mental hurdles I'm experiencing, especially when I'm sitting in a car," he shared. The anxiety he now feels as a result of the crash is something he hopes to work through with the support of others.
Unfortunately, Van Den Camp has not received any support or outreach from the Brisbane Broncos, the team that Ezra Mam belongs to. "I have heard nothing, nothing from the Brisbane Broncos," he said. When 9News reached out to the club for a comment, they simply stated that there would be no comment at this time.
As for Van Den Camp's future, he hopes to return to work soon but knows that the car he was driving is a write-off. In the meantime, he will continue to seek the help he needs to overcome the trauma of the crash. The young girl and her family are also dealing with the aftermath, with a follow-up appointment booked with an orthopedic surgeon in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Mam has allegedly tested positive to a roadside drug test and has since checked himself into rehab as the police investigation continues. While Van Den Camp may never fully recover from the anxiety and trauma of the crash, he remains grateful that he was able to save the young girl and hopes that the incident can serve as a reminder for all to drive safely and responsibly.
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