Police appeal for witnesses to cycle accident on A3052 at Bowd, Sidmouth

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision near Sidmouth involving a cyclist.

The accident took place at around 1.30pm on Thursday, March 17, when a man was cycling along the A3052 near the Bowd Inn junction.

The cyclist was in collision with a vehicle and as a result was thrown across the bonnet of the vehicle, which failed to stop. He was taken to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) for treatment but was not seriously injured.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident and ask that anyone with any information contact them on (08452) 777444 quoting police reference 734 170311.