Cyclist struck by car which failed to stop as police hunt motorist in Southsea, Portsmouth

Police are searching for a motorist after a cyclist was struck by a car in Southsea.

Officers rushed to the scene of the collision in Grove Road South on Wednesday (August 28) at 3.42pm. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man from Southsea, suffered minor injuries and required hospital treatment.

The collision between a car and a bike took place in Grove Road South, Southsea, on August 28.placeholder image
The collision between a car and a bike took place in Grove Road South, Southsea, on August 28. | Google Street View

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “The driver of the car failed to stop at the scene. The back window of the vehicle was smashed during the collision. Did you see a vehicle being driven in the area with a smashed window?

“Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or was driving in the area with a dashcam fitted to their vehicle.”

Anyone with information is advised to call 101, quoting the reference number 44240369471. Reports can also be submitted online via the police website.

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