Woman arrested on suspicion of causing GBH with car after Newcastle crash leaves cyclist in critical condition

Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Newcastle yesterday.
By Adam Kula
Published 23rd Sep 2021, 12:55 BST
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Main Street, Newcastle, looking into the town

The incident, which involved a car and a cyclist, happened at about 4.30pm on Main Street.

The male cyclist was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

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A woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving.

She was subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dash cam footage, to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1485 of 22/09/21.

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