A cyclist spent days in Southmead Hospital with broken ribs and a brain injury after being struck by a car and left behind by the driver. The driver of the vehicle, described by police as having a 'West Country accent', initially checked on the welfare of the cyclist before leaving the scene without providing any details.
Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward following the collision, which took place at around 10.40pm on Saturday, March 12. It happened on the B3110 just to the south of Norton St Philip, in the Mendip district of Somerset.
The driver is described as a white male, approximately 5ft 9ins, of a slim build, with brown hair and a West Country accent. The vehicle is described as a '55' plate Mitsubishi L200 with a galvanised steel cab on the back and green and silver in colour.
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The cyclist suffered a number of injuries, including broken ribs and a brain injury, and had to spend several days at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. The cyclist has since been discharged and is recovering from physical injuries.
Any witnesses to the collision, or drivers with dashcam footage showing a vehicle matching the description, are asked to call 101 and give reference number 5222059948. Alternatively, you can complete an online appeals form here.
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