ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a hit and run in Wanniassa this morning (Wednesday, March 7) where a cyclist was struck by a car.
About 7.45am a 65-year-old Wanniassa man was riding his bicycle through the Wheeler Crescent and Fincham Crescent roundabout, when he was struck by a vehicle travelling east through the roundabout.
The man was thrown from his bike and the offending vehicle fled the scene along Wheeler Crescent.
The victim was taken to The Canberra Hospital with serious skin abrasions.
The offending vehicle is described as an older model blue or green coloured Ford Falcon sedan.
Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the collision or may have any information regarding the vehicle involved, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
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