Cyclist seriously injured after crash with van and car in St Helens
Police are appealing for information following a report of the crash involving a cyclist and the vehicles today, Monday, December 4. Just after 4.30pm emergency services were called to a report of a collision involving a silver Nissan Micra and a white Ford Transit van and a cyclist on Sherdley Road, near to Peterlee Close Sutton Heath. READ > Police update after two arrested following fatal ‘hit and run’[1]
The cyclist, a man in his 40s, has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries, police say. Both drivers have stopped at the scene and are assisting officers with their inquiries. Road closures are in place in both directions of Sherdley Road, at the junction of Sherdley Bridge and Elephant Lane, while emergency services attend the incident.
Police have asked that drivers avoid the area and find an alternative route and thank residents for their your patience as they deal with the incident.
- Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 614 of 4 December.
You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
References
- ^ READ > Police update after two arrested following fatal ‘hit and run’ (www.sthelensstar.co.uk)