Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist in his 30s left in 'critical condition'

Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist in his 30s left in 'critical condition'

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A CYCLIST in his 30s is in critical condition after coming off his bike on Sunday afternoon.

The incident happened at around 3.10pm on King Cross Street in Halifax, with the pedal cycle rider heading in the direction of Burdock Way when he fell.

Police have confirmed he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police, said: "The cyclist, a man in his 30s, was travelling in the direction of Burdock Way at the time of the collision.

"He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition."

Roads policing officers are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from motorists who were in the area at the time.

They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw the cyclist immediately before the collision or witnessed the incident itself.

The man was riding a black electrically assisted pedal cycle.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit via the West Yorkshire Police website HERE or by calling 101 and quoting log 973 of September 27.

Police have asked drivers with dashcams to check their recordings for any relevant footage that could assist the investigation.