Young cyclist in hospital after crash with Nissan in Eastville

A young cyclist is in hospital after being involved in a crash with a car in Eastville^[1]. Investigating officers from Avon and Somerset Police^[2] are appealing for information following the collision last night (Monday, December 11).

Police said the crash took place on the A432 Fishponds Road, between its junctions with Sandy Lane and Berkeley Street, at around 10.20pm. The cyclist, a man aged in his 20s, was riding an electric bike when he collided with a Nissan Note travelling the opposite way.

He remains in hospital this morning (December 11) with injuries not currently believed to be life-threatening. The driver of the car was not injured.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a public appeal: "If you saw either vehicle in the moments beforehand, witnessed the collision, or have any dashcam, CCTV or other footage please get in touch.

"If you can help, please call 101^[5] and give the call handler the reference number 5223302600, or complete our online appeals form^[6]."

References

1. ^{^} Eastville (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
2. ^{^} Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
3. ^{^} Man dies at Bristol car wash after medical emergency (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
4. ^{^} Chef found guilty of murdering Claire Holland more than a decade ago (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
5. ^{^} 101 (tel)
6. ^{^} online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)