Two cyclists, 19 and 20, injured in Fareham hit-and-run crash

A PAIR of cyclists have been left with serious injuries after a van collided with them and fled the scene on a flyover in Fareham yesterday.

By Richard Lemmer

Published 3rd Aug 2020, 10:35 BST

Updated 3rd Aug 2020, 10:40 BST

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Police were called to the incident involving the cyclists and a white Volkswagen Crafter on the Newgate Lane flyover at 7.28pm on Sunday.

The two cyclists, a 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man both from Paulsgrove, were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries, which are considered serious but not life-threatening.

A spokeswoman from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘The Volkswagen failed to stop at the accident and had left the scene prior to police arrival.’

The start of the Newgate Lane flyover from Fareham. Picture: Google Street View

The start of the Newgate Lane flyover from Fareham. Picture: Google Street View

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 and quote the reference number 44200290626.

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