Hit-and-Run Horror in Swindon: Cyclist Seriously Injured
Wiltshire Police are hunting for witnesses after a hit-and-run crash involving a cyclist in Swindon last night. The smash happened between 8:40pm and 8:50pm on the toucan crossing of the Great Western Way, near Bruce Street Bridges roundabout, just past the Galton Way junction.
Driver Flees, Victim Left Severely Injured
The vehicle involved sped off without stopping. Police have yet to identify the car or driver. Enquiries are ongoing to track them down.
The victim, a woman in her 40s, suffered grave leg injuries and is currently in hospital receiving treatment.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
It’s believed the fleeing vehicle was heading from Bridgemead towards Bruce Street Bridges at the time.
Wiltshire Police have released photos of the crash site to help jog memories.
Detective PC 2718 Hobbs of the Roads Policing Unit urges anyone who saw the collision, or has info on the vehicle or driver, to come forward. You can call 101 quoting reference 54240040937 or report anonymously on the wiltshire.police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wiltshire Police website.
Community Cooperation Vital to Catching Culprit
Police stress the vital role the public plays in bringing the hit-and-run driver to justice. “Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial,” they say.
If you witnessed this shocking incident, don’t stay silent — help police catch the culprit and support the injured cyclist’s road to recovery.
