Cyclist in hospital with serious injuries after crash on busy East Lothian road
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A man has been seriously injured after being knocked off his bike on a busy road in East Lothian.
The 53-year-old cyclist was on the A199 in Gladsmuir when he was hit by a large silver car, possibly a Kia, being driven by a woman on Thursday, 3 September.
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Hide AdThe crash happened south of the roundabout on the A199 near to the junction for the A1 at Gladsmuir.
As a result of his injuries, the cyclist was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment, however police were not alerted to the incident at the time of the crash.
Officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
Constable Steven Tait from Lothian and Scottish Borders Road Policing Unit said: “Police were not called to this road crash at the time and it was reported to us on Friday, 4 September. We are now carrying out enquiries and appealing for any information to help us establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash, and to trace the car involved and its driver.
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Hide Ad“This is a busy road and at this time I would urge any witnesses to this crash, or anyone driving on the road around the time of the crash on Thursday afternoon with information or dash-cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information that can help our investigation is asked to contact Road Policing Officers through 101 quoting reference number 2223 of 4 September.