Cookstown police appeal after cyclist is hit by car

By Valerie Martin
Published 6th May 2024, 10:18 BST
Updated 6th May 2024, 11:03 BST
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Cookstown police are seeking witnesses to a hit-and-run collision in which a cyclist was struck by a car.

The incident happened on the Lissan Road, Cookstown on Saturday, April 27 at approximately 10.45am.

A police spokesperson urged anyone who may have seen the incident to come forward.

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"A cyclist was struck by a car causing him to come off his bicycle. The driver of this car chose not to stop after this collision. We have no further description of the vehicle.

Police in Cookstown are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the Lissan Road, Cookstown on Saturday, April 27 when a cyclist was struck by a car causing him to come off his bicycle. Picture: unsplash (stock image).Police in Cookstown are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the Lissan Road, Cookstown on Saturday, April 27 when a cyclist was struck by a car causing him to come off his bicycle. Picture: unsplash (stock image).
Police in Cookstown are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the Lissan Road, Cookstown on Saturday, April 27 when a cyclist was struck by a car causing him to come off his bicycle. Picture: unsplash (stock image).

“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this collision and we would urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact us.”

A full police investigation is currently underway and anyone who has information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number 548 of 27/04/24 or use the PSNI online reporting form.