Appeal after Cyclist Injured in Collision, Hartlepool

Police are appealing to trace the driver after a collision involving a pedal cycle in Hartlepool.

The incident happened around 8:50pm on Tuesday 13^th June when a woman was riding a pedal cycle on one of the streets off Avenue Road.

A white vehicle turned into the road and hit the rear of the bike wheel, causing the woman to fall off and suffer minor injuries to her arm, leg, hip and head.

The male driver stopped and spoke with the woman before leaving the scene without exchanging details, then both left the scene.

The vehicle was white and officers are appealing to speak with the driver or anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have dash cam footage of the incident or the driver to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 114558 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.