In the early hours of Friday morning, a collision between a car and a bicycle occurred on St Luke’s Road, Totterdown, resulting in the cyclist sustaining serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. Avon & Somerset Police are now urging witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with ongoing investigations.
The incident took place at approximately 03.10 leaving the cyclist in need of immediate medical attention. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene and subsequently transported the injured individual to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, the driver involved in the collision failed to stop and fled the scene. Law enforcement agencies are actively working to identify the driver and bring them to justice. Fortunately, a vehicle matching the description provided by eyewitnesses has been located and recovered in close proximity to the accident site. This discovery will undoubtedly aid investigators in their efforts to apprehend the responsible party.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses any information that could be valuable to the investigation to come forward. Eyewitness testimonies and dashcam footage can prove instrumental in painting a clearer picture of the events leading up to the collision.
If you have any information that could assist the ongoing investigation, please contact the authorities immediately by dialing 101 and quoting reference number 5223250008.
