Otley cyclist seriously injured after crash in Harrogate - police appeal for witnesses
The man came off his bicycle when travelling downhill
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist from Leeds was seriously injured in a crash.
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident in Harrogate, in which a cyclist ended up hospitalised with serious injuries.
The man, who is aged in his late 50s and from Otley, came off his bicycle when travelling downhill on the B6161 Leathley Lane at around 4.45pm on Tuesday, August 11 2026.
“Paramedics treated him at the scene before he was taken to hospital by ambulance for urgent treatment,” a force spokesperson said.
“He is continuing to receive medical care.”
Police are appealing for people to come forward who may have witnessed the incident or recall seeing a man on a bicycle or other vehicles nearby at around that time.
They are also urging motorists who have recorded relevant dashcam footage to get in touch without delay.
Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 and ask for Conor Taylor. Please quote reference number 12260155539 when providing details.