Staffordshire Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after a cyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision with a van in Penkridge, in the Black Country. The incident occurred on Friday, June 26, at approximately 10:15 AM on Stone Cross.
Details of the Collision
The cyclist, described as a man in his 60s, was traveling along Stone Cross when he was involved in a collision with a van. Emergency services, including West Midlands Ambulance Service and the Midlands Air Ambulance, were dispatched to the scene. Paramedics provided immediate treatment to the injured cyclist before he was transported to a hospital via land ambulance. The van driver was unharmed and remained at the scene to assist with inquiries.
Police Appeal for Information
Staffordshire Police have urged anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to come forward. In a statement, a police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information after a cyclist was seriously injured following a collision in Penkridge. We were called at 10:15am today (Friday 26 June) to Stone Cross following reports of a collision involving a pushbike and a van. We attended the scene alongside West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance. The cyclist, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital by land ambulance with serious injuries. The van driver was unhurt and stayed at the scene. Anyone who saw what happened or who may have relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage should call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website quoting incident number 336 of 26 June."
Impact and Community Response
The collision has raised concerns about road safety for cyclists in the area. The victim's injuries are described as serious, and he remains under hospital care. Police investigations are ongoing, and they are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Stone Cross around the time of the incident. The air ambulance's involvement highlights the severity of the injuries sustained.
