Teenage cyclist in critical condition after being hit by car

The 17-year-old boy was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow following the crash.

Teenage cyclist in critical condition after being hit by carPolice Scotland

A teenage cyclist is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Hamilton.

The incident occurred around 10.40pm on Saturday on Motherwell Road, near Palace Grounds Road. 

A green Fiat 500 was involved in a collision with a cyclist who was riding a black mountain bike.

The car stopped and emergency services were called. 

The 17-year-old male cyclist is currently in a critical condition at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Sergeant Craig McDonald, of Road Policing, said: “We’re appealing to anyone who might’ve witnessed this incident or noticed the cyclist or green Fiat 500 shortly before the incident happened.

“I’d also ask drivers who were in that area around 10.40pm on Saturday to check their dashcam footage.”

Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 4491 of September 26 2020.

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