Further appeal for witnesses following collision – Wallingford

Thames Valley Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses following a collision in Wallingford.

Between 6am and 6.10am this morning (16/9), a man, aged in his seventies, was cycling on the A4130 near to Halifax Road, when he was involved in the collision with a white long wheel based van.

The van had no sign writing on it and was clean.

The driver of the van did not stop at the scene.

The cyclist was taken to hospital. His injuries in the first instance were not believed to be serious, however since then his condition has deteriorated significantly.

Sergeant Chris Liddicott of the Joint Operations Road Policing Unit, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this collision.

“Sadly during the day the injured cyclist’s condition has deteriorated significantly and he is in a critical condition.

“The driver of the van has yet to come forward.

"Following further investigation we believe the van could be a number of long wheel based vans.

“I am appealing to anybody who was driving on this stretch of road this morning and witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam footage, to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“Additionally we would also ask anyone who has seen a white long wheel based van, with fresh damage to the passenger side to please come forward.

“I would also like to appeal directly to the driver of the van to contact us.

“You can do so by making a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43240444816.”

 

GFL