Cyclist in critical condition after Perth crash

Police are appealing for information after the incident on Saturday night

The 58 year old cyclist was taken to Ninewells Hospital
Author: Molly TulettPublished 27th Apr 2025

A cyclist is in critical condition in hospital after a crash in Perth on Saturday night.

The incident happened around 10:45pm on Canal Street when a white Kia Sportage and a bike collided.

The 58 year old cyclist was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee where he remains in critical condition.

The driver of the Kia was uninjured.

The road was closed for around 5 hours while investigations were carried out.

Sergeant Mike Guild said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash, and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

“We would also ask anyone who may have dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the crash to contact us as it could assist with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland 101, quoting incident number 4042 of April 26 2025.

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