Call for help after cyclist severely injured in hit-and-run

A cyclist sustained life-altering injuries after being struck by a vehicle that fled before authorities arrived.

Bedfordshire Police were alerted around 11:30 GMT following reports that a car had crashed into a bicycle on Sutton Lane in Dunton, near Biggleswade. The victim, a man in his 60s, was transported to hospital for treatment.

Det Sgt Shona Birkby urged witnesses to come forward, stating: If you witnessed the incident, stopped to offer assistance, or possess CCTV or dashcam footage, please contact us.

She added that the collision was a serious event and that someone likely has crucial information that could help establish the circumstances surrounding it.

Author: Caleb Jennings