Cyclist hit by car near busy roundabout as police appeal for witnesses

An investigation has been launched following a crash between a car and a cyclist near a busy roundabout in Edinburgh.

The cyclist was on Calder Road, at Longstone Road roundabout, around 8am on Monday, when they were hit by a red Vauxhall Corsa.

The driver failed to wait for officers to arrive following the incident.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.

Constable Lamb said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to contact us.

“We’d also ask anyone with dash-cam footage, which could assist our enquiries, to come forward.”

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 0523 of Monday, October 26, 2026.”

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