Chichester cyclist suffers serious injuries in East Wittering crash
Sussex Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Last updated 12th Nov 2020
A cyclist from Chichester has suffered serious injuries after a crash in East Wittering.
Officers were called to Stocks Lane at about 11am on Sunday (18 October) following a crash involving a car and a cyclist.
Sussex Police has said the car failed to stop at the scene.
The vehicle has been described as a black estate with a dog crate in the rear.
Officers have said the driver is described as a man in his 50s and a woman with long dark hair was in the front passenger seat holding a dog.
The front wing mirror of the vehicle was knocked off as a result of the collision.
The 54 year-old cyclist required hospital treatment, after suffering injuries including a fractured collarbone, a broken arm and a punctured lung.
Nick Stevens of the Collisions Unit in West Sussex said:
"We are appealing to members of the public who may know the identity of the driver involved in this crash and ask that they come forward and assist with enquiries.
"Anyone who witnessed what happened or who has dash-cam footage of either party prior to the incident is asked to report online or call 101, quoting 423 of 18/10."
Information can also be emailed to collision.investigators@sussex.pnn.police.uk .