A hit-and-run driver has sparked a police manhunt after leaving a cyclist badly hurt near Highworth.
Just after 9.30am on 6 December, a man in his 50s was knocked off his bike on the B4508 between Watchfield and Highworth. The driver did not stop and fled the scene, leaving the cyclist with fractures to his neck and back.
Thankfully, the injuries are not life-threatening, but they are severe enough to change the victim’s life forever.
Wiltshire Police are now hunting a white car, believed to be a Toyota Aygo, which was spotted near the crash site. Detectives say the driver could hold key information to help solve the case.
Officers are urging anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the collision to come forward immediately.
If you have any information, please call Wiltshire Police on 101 and quote reference 54250159544, or email [email protected].
Originally published by UKNIP.
