Witnesses sought to bicycle path collision

ACT Policing are calling for witnesses to a collision between a cyclist and a pedestrian in Belconnen on Friday, 23 December 2016.

At approximately 7:45pm, a pedestrian was struck by a cyclist while walking across a cycle path adjacent to Ginninderra Lake near Beissel Street, Belconnen.

Both the pedestrian and the cyclist fell to the ground however the cyclist re-mounted his bicycle and left the scene without providing assistance or exchanging details with the pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered a fractured arm in the collision.

The cyclist is described as male, aged in his 40’s with a light coloured beard.

Police urge the cyclist involved or any witnesses that may have any information that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the website at act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Please provide reference number 6053323.