Cyclist rushed to hospital after being found in life-threatening condition - police appeal

A cyclist has been hospitalised with a serious head and spinal injury after being found on a track over the weekend.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have issued an appeal for information after a 55-year-old cyclist was found in a life-threatening condition on Sunday, September 27 at 12pm.

Police were called to a track that runs between RAF Stoney Cross and Boldrewood Road on Ocknell Plain, New Forest (What3Words location life.extremely.cheat).

A spokesperson for the police said: “Our Roads Policing Unit is investigating and would like to hear from anyone who can assist our enquiries.

“Were you in the area, and did you witness anything or see the cyclist prior to him becoming injured? He was wearing a khaki jacket, dark trousers, dark shoes, a black cycle helmet and a black backpack, and was riding a dark grey electrically assisted Bosch pedal cycle.

“We do not believe there to be any third party involvement at this time, however we are keen to hear from anyone who can assist us in determining what occurred. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 44260473038.”

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