Cyclist taken to hospital after being hit by BMW in Darlington

A cyclist was taken to hospital after being hit by a BMW which then crashed into the wall of a property in Darlington.

Police have appealed for information after the collision between a bike and a car in Fitzwilliam Drive last Friday (June 28).

A Durham Police spokesperson said: "A black BMW struck a cyclist before colliding with the wall of a property on Fitzwilliam Drive, in Darlington.

"The cyclist sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

"The driver of the BMW is not believed to have been injured.

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"It happened at 2.50pm and officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision.

"They would also like to speak to anyone who has any dashcam footage of the incident, or of the car or bike prior to the collision."

Anyone who can help should email Richard. Bryson@durham.police.uk quoting incident number 240 of June 28.