http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Witness appeal - Seafield Road 27/6/19 en Thu, 21 May 2026 11:11:47 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19688#post-309544 Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:03:21 +0000 Frenchy 309544@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>From Edinburgh Police's facebook page:</p> <p>HIT AND RUN COLLISION, SEAFIELD</p> <p>We are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in the east of the city.</p> <p>The incident happened around 8.50am on Thursday 27th June on Seafield Road at the junction with the Seafield Waste Works.</p> <p>A 38-year-old male cyclist was involved in a collision with a white Ford Focus car, which failed to stop and drove off towards Portobello.</p> <p>The cyclist sustained only minor injuries and didn't require medical assistance.</p> <p>A three-year-old boy, who was also on the bike, was also uninjured.</p> <p>Inquiries are ongoing to identify the driver and anyone with information is asked to come forward.</p> <p>Constable Mike Thomson from Craigmillar Police Station said: "Fortunately there were no serious injuries as a result of this collision, but nevertheless, the motorist should have stopped to speak with officers.</p> <p>"We would urge other motorists who were on Seafield Road and saw what happened, or can help us trace the driver of the car, to contact police immediately.</p> <p>"Likewise, if the driver sees this appeal, then please also get in touch to assist our inquiries."</p> <p>Those with information can contact Craigmillar Police Station via 101 and quote incident number 868 of the 27th June. </p>