Cyclist hit in Fishponds Road
A cyclist was injured in a hit-and- run incident in Fishponds Road.
A 40-year-old man was riding a black racing bike towards Bristol on Fridaywhen the incident happened.
At around 7.45pm, a blue Mercedes turned into Alcove Road and knocked him to the ground, causing him to suffer minor cuts and bruises.
A spokesman for Avon & Somerset Police said: "We are keen to speak to the driver of this vehicle and would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any other information which may assist the investigation."
They should contact Trinity Road Police Station on 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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by Reanne, Bristol
Wednesday, April 29 2009, 5:23PM
“Umm actually AMANDA it says that the driver hit him and drove off!!!!! why dont you read the article first before making comments! And people have been cycling on roads for years now drivers should be used to it, or maybe just to pay a bit more attention! i know i do!”
by gerry, bristol
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 5:42PM
“Why wasnt he using the cycle track, much safer than fishponds road with its bus lane.”
by Sick of bikes, Briz
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 3:21PM
“If cyclists are so ruddy vunerable, why don't they get off their annoying, car dodging, light jumping, no entry entering, rules of the road ignoring bikes and get cars!”
by Amanda, Bristol
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 3:19PM
“Reanne, can I please borrow your crystal ball, as you seem to have all the details of the accident that noone else has privvy to.
Also none can apportion blame, as we don't know what happened?!
Who evers fault it was, he only had minor cuts and bruises, (thankfully) so don't really think this is exactly headline news! Just another attempt by BEP to start the car/bike row, again!!”
by Reg Octopus, Fulchester
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 2:36PM
“Where's my six numbers Tony?
"Think first love"?
Agnetha, (the blonde girl), from 'ABBA'.”
by Reg Octopus, Fulchester
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 2:34PM
“Where's my six numbers Tony?
"Think first love"?
Agnetha, (the blonde girl), from 'ABBA'.”
by Reanne, bristol
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 2:05PM
“Oh please reg! it was a HIT AND RUN!!! which means the driver hit the man off his bike and ummmm well DROVE OFF!!!! The driver didn't even have the decensy to check the man was ok! Have you ever lost someone from incompetant drivers hitting a vunerable biker?? well i have, but in my case it was FATAL! and the man who hit him i suspect didn't give a toss as he had no insurance anyway and shouldnt of been driving! So how could the driver know the the 40 year old man he hit was even ok?? Huh?? Think first love!!”
by Tony R, Bristol
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 1:50PM
“Reg, you've only got an O-level in reading ;-)
I've got a life-experience-level in "reading between the lines" . :-)
That's stood me in very good stead in life, so far, which is why my first comment was written as it was :D”
by Reg Octopus, Fulchester
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 1:08PM
“I see. Any chance you could randomly pick out six numbers for me for Saturday's draw?”
by Tony R, Bristol
Tuesday, April 28 2009, 12:47PM
“In answer to Reg, (below).
The cyclist was riding a black "Racing Bike". To do that on the roads you "have" to be competent..
The driver of the car involved was driving a Mercedes, which didn't stop !!
No translation required. Nuff said !!”