82-year-old cyclist ‘seriously injured’ after being hit by a car
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It happened on the A65 New Road at about 10.50am today (Friday) when a blue Ford Fiesta hit a pedal cycle outside Morrisons petrol station.
The rider, an 82-year-old man from Bradford, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The Fiesta driver was uninjured.
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Hide AdIt follows confirmation of the incident earlier today, when emergency services, including the Yorkshire Air Ambulance attended the scene to help the injured man.
Following the road’s closure, traffic jams built up on the A65, with police urging motorists not to use the area. It is understood the road has since reopened.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage that may assist this investigation, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 101, or via the LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
The log reference is 0566 of 22 July.