Cyclist hospitalised after being struck by car in 'hit and run' on Ayrshire road

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A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car in a 'hit and run' crash in North Ayrshire. The incident took place shortly after 6.30pm on Saturday, August 27 on the B752 Dubbs Road in Stevenston when a cyclist was hit by a vehicle, believed to be a red Ford Fiesta, which did not stop at the scene.

Emergency crews, including Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Serviced, attended and the cyclist, a 52-year-old man, was taken to University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock as a precaution.It is believed he suffered only minor injuries as a result of the smash.

Cops are now hunting the driver involved and enquiries are ongoing to trace the vehicle in question.Officers are also appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information on the collision to come forward.Sergeant Gordon Stewart, of Ayrshire Road Policing Unit, said: “We are asking for anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash, or anyone with information on the vehicle involved, to please get in touch.“I would also urge anyone with dashcam footage that could assist our investigation to contact police.

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