Vehicle flees after knocking pensioner off bike on busy road | Wales Online
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Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward
The collision happened on the A473 in Rhondda Cynon Taf (Image: Google)
Police have launched an appeal for information after a vehicle left the scene after knocking an elderly cyclist off his bike.
Cyclist knocked from bike: South Wales Police said a 77-year-old male cyclist was knocked from his bike after being struck by a passing vehicle. The collision occurred on Sunday, March 3 at around 8.30pm in the Llantrisant area of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Vehicle failed to stop: The crash happened on the A473 between the Matalan roundabout and The Cross Inn. Police said the vehicle did not remain at the scene.
Injuries sustained: A spokesman for South Wales Police said the 77-year-old cyclist suffered minor injuries in the incident.
Appeal for witnesses: Police are appealing for anyone with information about the collision to contact them. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the route around the relevant time.
Contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 2600067591. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
