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Police seek driver after hit-and-run at Ipswich zebra crossing

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car struck a bicycle at a zebra crossing in Grimwade Street and failed to stop at the scene.

Why it matters: Police need to trace the driver of a dark-coloured car that failed to stop after a collision with a bicycle in central Ipswich. While no injuries were reported, failing to stop after an accident is a criminal offence.

Zebra crossing on Grimwade Street, Ipswich
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Zebra crossing on Grimwade Street, Ipswich

The details:

  • The incident occurred at about 17:00 on Friday 17 January on Grimwade Street

  • A male pedestrian was pushing his bicycle across a zebra crossing when a car reportedly accelerated and struck the back wheel

  • The vehicle is described as small and dark in colour

  • Police believe the partial registration number could be AW13

  • The driver left the scene without stopping

How to help: Anyone with information should contact police quoting CAD reference 92 of 18 January by:

The bottom line: While no one was injured in this incident, police are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have information about the vehicle involved.

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