Cyclist airlifted to hospital following Uckfield hit-and-run
Police have arrested a man following the collision earlier this week
An 18-year-old woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a suspected hit and run in Uckfield.
Sussex Police said she was found injured in Bellfarm Lane at around 7.30am on Monday (January 16th) after being knocked off her bike.
Investigating officers believe she may have been involved in a collision with a car, thought to be a gunmetal grey Audi A3, which then failed to stop.
It is understood the Audi had overtaken a yellow Vauxhall travelling in the same direction as the cyclist before the collision.
It is believed to the Audi was in the vicinity of Uckfield High Street travelling north before the collision.
The woman, who lives locally, was taken to hospital by air ambulance with serious injuries.
Following enquiries, a 35-year-old man from Uckfield was arrested on Wednesday (January 19th) on suspicion of failing to stop after a road accident and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He has been released on unconditional bail until April 18th while enquiries continue.
Police would like to speak to anyone who has information which could help with the investigation, particularly anyone who has any CCTV or dash-cam footage between 7.20am and 7.45am, and especially from any HGVs in the area at that time.
Anyone with information is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk, quoting Operation Cradle.