Cyclist injured in collision near Thornton Bridge

It happened on Raskelf Road around 1.15pm on Friday.

Author: Harry LongPublished 23rd May 2022

Police believe a 4x4 type vehicle towing a trailer was to blame for knocking a cyclist off his bike near Thornton Bridge.

It happened on Raskelf Road around 1.15pm on Friday.

The 52 year old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

The vehicle did not stop at the scene and continued towards Thornton Bridge.

The cyclist was taken to hospital by ambulance where he was treated for his injuries and discharged later that day.

In a statement, North Yorkshire Police said: "We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. In particular, we are appealing for information from any further witnesses who may have seen the 4x4 towing a trailer which came from the Helperby direction or anyone one who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle prior to or after the incident."

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.

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