Cyclist injured in Knaresborough

Cyclist sent flying in Knaresborough town centre crash as driver ‘fails to stop’

A cyclist was knocked off his bike in a dramatic daytime collision in the heart of Knaresborough — and the driver is believed to have driven away.

The incident happened on High Street at around 12.30pm on Thursday, May 21, sparking an emergency response in one of the town’s busiest areas.

Police say a maroon Ford Fiesta or Ford Focus was travelling uphill towards the town centre when it collided with the cyclist, sending him crashing to the ground.

Paramedics rushed to the scene to treat the injured cyclist, while part of the road was shut for around an hour as officers investigated what happened.

Police now hunting driver after town centre collision

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and urgently want to hear from anyone who saw the crash or captured footage on dashcam.

The vehicle involved is believed to be:

• A maroon Ford Fiesta
• Or a maroon Ford Focus

A police spokesperson said:The ambulance attended to support the cyclist with his injuries which are not serious.

“The road was partially closed for one hour while we investigated the scene and the cyclist’s injuries were treated.”

Busy Knaresborough road shut after collision

The crash caused disruption on High Street, a key route through the town centre used daily by shoppers, tourists and commuters.

Residents and visitors in the area reported seeing emergency services at the scene as traffic built up nearby.

Police are now asking anyone who may know who was driving the vehicle — or who saw what happened moments before the collision — to come forward.

Anyone with information should email George Sunderland at North Yorkshire Police or call 101 quoting reference number 12260092192.