Police are trying to trace a flatbed driver after a road collision in Chorley where a cyclist was knocked unconscious and injured.

The incident happened at around 8.45am on Thursday, September 22nd when the cyclist – a 42-year-old woman from Buckshaw Village – was travelling from Runshaw Lane towards Euxton Lane.

A white Ford Transit flatbed, possibly with a cage to the rear, has collided with the cyclist when it turned right from Euxton Lane on to the A49 Wigan Road.

She was left unconscious and driver of the flatbed drove off from the scene.

PC 4031 Stuart Hart from the Road Policing Unit said: “To think that someone would knock a person off their bike and just leave them there on the road is unbelievable.

“Not only was the cyclist knocked unconscious, she was also left with a broken elbow which required surgery and other cuts and bruises.

“It may be that the driver has panicked, however, we need this person to search their conscience and get in touch with us as soon as possible to give us their account of what happened.

“If this was you or you know who it is, please contact the police on 101 quoting incident reference number LC-20161004-1328.”
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.