POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a lorry yesterday.
West Yorkshire Police reported at about 4.10pm on Thursday, a collision occurred on the B6481 Pontefract Road, at the junction with the A639 Wakefield Road, Stourton, involving a white MAN HGV tractor unit and a pedal cycle.
The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is continuing to receive treatment. His condition is not considered life threatening.
Anyone who witnessed the collision itself or the movements of either vehicle leading up to it, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact PC 6783 Worsnop of the Roads Policing Unit via 101 quoting reference 13220062527 or online via westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
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