Teenage cyclist suffers serious injuries after being hit by car in Blackpool

The driver fled the scene

Author: Harry BoothPublished 24th Apr 2023

A 14-year-old cyclist has been left with serious injuries after he was hit by a car in Blackpool.

It happened on the Pleasant Street area at around 8am on Friday 21 April.

The driver left the scene without stopping and the injured teenager was found by a member of the public.

After checking CCTV, Blackpool Police think the vehicle involved is a light coloured Fiat hatchback that will have damage to it.

"PC 5255 of Tactical Operations Dept, is appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed or heard anything to come forward.

"You can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number LC-20230421-0436 or alternatively contact 5255@lancashire.police.uk."

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