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Cyclist taken to hospital by air ambulance after hit-and-run in Stoke

By James Smith   14th Oct 2025

An air ambulance was called to the scene (image via SWNS)
An air ambulance was called to the scene (image via SWNS)

Police are appealing for information after a possible hit-and-run in Stoke-on-Trent on Friday (10 October).

Emergency services were called to Stratheden Road, Burslem, just after 4.40pm following a report of a crash involving a car and a bicycle.

The driver of the car, a black Ford Fiesta, drove off.

The rider of the bicycle was taken to hospital by Midlands Air Ambulance.

"We are asking anyone with any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time to get in touch," Staffordshire Police said.

"Call 101, quoting incident 581 of 10 October, or use Live Chat on our website.

"To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

     

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