Road crash – Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh

Road Policing Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a cyclist was hit by a car that failed to stop on Sunday, 13 December, 2020.

Around 7pm on Sunday evening, a 15 year-old boy was riding a ‘Just Eat’ bike on Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh. As he was cycling at the junction of East Mayfield, his bike was struck by a vehicle. It is believed that the driver did not stop and drove off.

The 15 year-old was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Edinburgh where he was checked over then released.

Constable Grant Hastie from Edinburgh Road Policing Unit said: “We are carrying out enquiries to trace the vehicle involved and to establish more details on this crash. We are gathering and viewing CCTV footage from the local area.

“I would urge the driver concerned or anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash who witnessed this incident take place, or drivers who have dash-cam footage to please contact officers through 101 quoting reference number 2797 of 13 December.”