Police hunt hit and run driver as cyclist rushed to hospital
The BMW driver fled the scene in Colinton Road on Saturday afternoon
Last updated 16th Mar 2025
Police are hunting a hit and run driver in Edinburgh after a cyclist was rushed to hospital.
They’re looking for a black BMW that struck a bike on Colinton Road at the junction with Tipperlinn Road around 1.30pm yesterday.
The BMW left the scene prior to officers attending and headed south along Tipperlinn Road and enquiries are ongoing to trace it.
The 55-year-old male cyclist was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
Constable Neill Sage said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and who have not already spoken to officers to get in touch.
“I would also appeal to anyone who was in that area around the time and who may have dash-cam of private CCTV footage which would assist us to contact us.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1644 of 15 March, 2025.
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