Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a collision in Ryde yesterday morning (Wednesday) which left an elderly cyclist with serious injuries.
Emergency services were called to the Esplanade just before 11:00 after a collision involving a blue Mercedes Vaneo and a bicycle, as reported by Island Echo.
The cyclist, a man in his 70s from Ryde, was flown to Southampton General Hospital by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, where he remains in a serious condition.
An investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is underway, with officers from the Collision Investigation Unit having conducted a forensic examination of the crash scene yesterday afternoon.
Investigating officers are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident, in particular anyone with dash cam footage.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44240538660. Alternatively, you can submit information online.
