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Appeal to help trace car
after cyclist found in critical condition
MERSEYSIDE Police are appealing for
witnesses after a cyclist was found unconscious on a grass verge on Lunt
Road,
Lunt, Sefton, near to the Junction with Long Lane, on Sunday, 15 May 2016. The
cyclist was found at about 11:25am, by a member of the public and is currently
described as critical, but stable. It is believed that the man may have had a
medical episode and officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen the man
cycling in the area near to Lunt Road. Officers are particularly interested in
talking to the occupants of a white/silver car which slowed down near the scene
and may have seen the cyclist, who was travelling towards the Formby Bypass
(A565) from Lunt Village, fall from his bike. The cyclist is described as a
white male, 56 years of age. He was riding a blue Raleigh road bike and wearing
a blue top, grey shorts and a black cycling helmet. Police are appealing for
witnesses who may have seen the cyclist prior to stopping near to Long Lane or
ideally anyone who may have seen him coming to a stop. The cyclists family have
been contacted and are with him at hospital. Anyone with information is asked to
contact the Roads Policing Unit on:- 0151 777 5747.
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