Cyclist in her 80s in 'very serious condition' after crash near Lancashire Police HQ
A cyclist in her 80s is in a serious condition after she was knocked off her bike close to Lancashire Police headquarters in Hutton.
Emergency services were called to the scene on the A59 Longton Bypass, at the junction with Saunders Lane, at 1pm on Tuesday, December 2.
Lancashire Police said the collision involved a Silver Vauxhall Insignia and the female cyclist, who was taken to hospital with injuries.
In an update yesterday (December 17), the force said 'her condition has since deteriorated'. She is now in a 'very serious condition' and an appeal has been launched for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage from the area between 12.50pm and 1.10pm.
Police say the Vauxhall driver stopped at the scene and is helping officers with their enquiries.
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A police spokesperson said: “We want to tell you about a collision in Hutton earlier this month and appeal for information.
“At 1pm on December 2, we received a report of a collision between a Silver Vauxhall Insignia and a woman on a pedal cycle on the A59 Longton Bypass at the junction with Saunders Lane.
“The woman, aged in her 80s was taken to hospital with injuries.
“Her condition has since deteriorated, and she is now in a very serious condition.
“The vehicle was stopped following the collision and the driver is assisting us with our enquiries.
“Enquiries into the collision are ongoing and anyone with information or dashcam footage in the area between 12.50pm and 1.10pm is asked to contact us on 101 quoting log 0538 of December 2 or email [email protected]”