POLICE INVESTIGATE BROUGHTON STREET COLLISION

Submitted by Editor on Tue, 23/03/2021 - 12:25

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a cyclist collided with a car in Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon. We reprint (unedited) their press release below.

Around 4.40pm on Sunday, 21 March, a 32-year-old woman was cycling a white Specialized road bike on Broughton Street, near to Forth Street, when a collision occurred involving a silver coloured Volkswagen car. The driver of the Volkswagen stopped, however was not present when police arrived. 

The woman was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to be treated for minor injuries.

Sergeant Jill Kirkpatrick:

“We are trying to establish exactly what happened here and would appeal for anyone with any information to come forward.

“Did you see this cyclist, or vehicle prior to the collision? Or were you driving in this area of Edinburgh and could have dash-cam footage that can help us? We urge you to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information should contact Police via 101, quoting incident number 2942 of Sunday, 21 March, 2021.

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