Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Sunderland

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 14:33 · Archive

A cyclist in his 50s was seriously injured in a collision with a car on the A690 Durham Road in Sunderland on Friday morning.

A cyclist in his 50s was seriously injured after colliding with a car on the A690 Durham Road in Sunderland just after 6.30am on Friday. The incident occurred near Thorney Close Road. The cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.

The driver of the black MG ZS Trophy remained at the scene to assist Northumbria Police with their enquiries. Officers are investigating the full circumstances of the collision, including establishing a timeline of events leading up to the incident.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were travelling in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage. Anyone with information can contact police via social media, submit a report form on the police website, or call 101 quoting reference number NP-20261023-0173.

How it is being reported

• Cyclist in hospital with 'serious injuries' after Sunderland collision as investigation launchedJust after 6.30am on Friday, it was reported to Northumbria Police that a car had crashed into a bicycle on a junction of the A690 Durham RoadChronicleLive · 23 Oct, 13:47
• Cyclist seriously injured after reported morning collision with car in SunderlandPolice officers are appealing for witnesses to come forwardSunderland Echo · 23 Oct, 13:20

In this story: Northumbria Police · Sunderland · A690 Durham Road · Thorney Close Road

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