Cyclist, 54, seriously hurt in Hove crash

POfficers were called to the A259 near Brunswick Terrace shortly after 12 noon on Thursday (15 April) to a collision involving a cyclist and a car, said police.

A spokesman added: “The car - described as black - failed to stop at the scene and drove off westbound.”

The cyclist - a 54-year-old local man - suffered leg and arm injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment, he said.

The spokesman added: “It is thought that there would have been a lot of people and other motorists around at the time of the incident and police are keen to identify the vehicle involved and the driver.

“Anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dash cam footage of either party prior to the incident is asked to email [email protected] , report online or call 101 quoting serial 570 of 15/04.”