Update: Serious collision in Harrogate

Police have issued an update about a serious collision in Harrogate that involved a car and bicycle.

Officers investigating this collision have now traced the driver of the dark-coloured hatchback mentioned below.

They are continuing to appeal for information from anyone who saw the white Vauxhall Viva travelling up Cold Bath Road coming from the direction of the roundabout near the Fat Badger public house, or the pedal cyclist who was travelling in the opposite direction down Cold Bath Road.

The rider of the pedal cycle suffered serious injuries at the scene and was taken to hospital for medical treatment following the incident at around 1.40pm on Friday.

A woman in her 50's was arrested in connection with this incident and released under investigation whilst enquiries continue. 

Police appeal for any witnesses to the collision or anyone who has CCTV/dash cam footage that may assist the investigation to come forward.

If you can help, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident 12220142867. Or email [email protected]. Please quote reference number 12220142867 when providing details.

Original appeal 12.08.22:

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision at the junction of West Cliffe Grove and Cold Bath Road and in Harrogate.

It was reported to North Yorkshire Police at 1.41pm on Friday 12 August and involves a car and a cyclist.

Officers are looking to trace a witness - the driver of a small, dark-coloured hatchback car travelling up the hill on Cold Bath Road when the collision occurred.

We believe they stopped briefly at the scene but left prior to police attendance. They are asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 as soon as possible – press option 1 to speak to the Force Control Room.

The road is currently closed with diversions in place, motorists should avoid the area at this time.

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