Police rush in as cyclist seriously injured after hit and run in Lincoln

QUOTE:
A cyclist has been rushed to hospital after a hit and run in Lincoln.

The 39-year-old man was riding his bike in Turner Avenue at 6.30pm last night, Friday, July 24 when he was involved in a collision with a Peugeot Estate car.

The cyclist was rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

The driver of the car, a man, is alleged to have failed to stop at the scene.

Police were called to the incident and have now launched an investigation.

As part of their enquiries, police are asking any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have any information about the incident to get in touch.

Anyone who can help officers, can contact the force in one of the following ways:

If you have any information please contact us via one of the following ways:

· Via the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 431 of July 24

· By emailing - remembering to put the reference 431 of July 24 in the subject box.

· Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at crimestoppers-uk.org

https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/n...njured-4363978

On 25/07/2020 17:33, Simon Mason wrote:

QUOTE:
A cyclist has been rushed to hospital after a hit and run in Lincoln.

The 39-year-old man was riding his bike in Turner Avenue at 6.30pm last night, Friday, July 24 when he was involved in a collision with a Peugeot Estate car.

The cyclist was rushed to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

The driver of the car, a man, is alleged to have failed to stop at the scene.

That's a *very* peculiar formulation.

Perhaps he stopped 50 yards further on?

Police were called to the incident and have now launched an investigation.

As part of their enquiries, police are asking any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, or who may have any information about the incident to get in touch.

Anyone who can help officers, can contact the force in one of the following ways:

If you have any information please contact us via one of the following ways:

· Via the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 431 of July 24

· By emailing - remembering to put the reference 431 of July 24 in the subject box.

· Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at crimestoppers-uk.org

https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/n...njured-4363978