The family of a 35-year-old woman cyclist who sustained significant injuries after being hit by a car in Old Trafford back in January have made an appeal to the public for information.
The accident happened aroung 10.10pm on Friday 29 January 2021, when a grey Smart ForFour and a cyclist collided on Chester Road at the junction with Sydney Street.
The woman – was taken to hospital with serious head injuries where she remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the car remained at the scene to speak with officers and no arrests have been made.
Her family have made a plea for information that may assist with the investigation: “We are appealing for any witnesses who have not yet made contact with the police to come forward to help us understand how, an experienced and safety conscious cyclist on her regular commute home from work; could end up fighting for her life with a severe brain injury.
“She is the most fun and life affirming person to be around. Everyone who knows her loves her. Our focus now is on supporting her in her rehabilitation from her catastrophic, life changing injuries. If you have any information that can help the police in their inquiries, please, please come forward to help piece together the facts.”
Police Sergeant Matt Waggett, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This incident has resulted in a young lady sustaining significant injuries as a result of being struck by a vehicle whilst cycling.
“Our investigation into this collision is progressing and we continue to piece together the exact circumstances leading up to the collision in order to fully understand what occurred that evening.
“I echo the plea made by her family, and ask anybody who saw this incident occur, or has any information not already brought to our attention, to get in touch as soon as possible.”
