A MAN who was injured in a hit-and-run on a zebra crossing in Keynsham has thanked to the people who came to his aid.
Owen Cole, who is in his 90s, was knocked down by a motorcyclist near the Ashton Way car park.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident, which happened between 4.30pm and 4.45pm on Monday December 1. The rider is then believed to have turned left at the Rock Road roundabout.
Mr Cole suffered what was initially considered to be a potentially life-changing ankle injury. He was later allowed to go home.
When he contacted the Voice on December 17, Mr Cole said he would be “hobbling” in plaster for another six weeks.
A resident of Keynsham since 1970, he said: “I wish to send my extreme thanks to Frida, the other guardian angels, van driver and ambulance crew who came to my assistance.”
He added: “There is some irony about the incident as back in 1981 my wife had difficulty walking and we were struggling to cross the road at that point.
“Somehow it got to the attention of the Bristol Evening Post, who arranged a photo of us and mentioned the problem at that position in the newspaper.
“A crossing was then added that has been used by thousands of people since that day. My grateful thanks to all who helped at that time and since.”
Police have appealed for witnesses and anybody with information about the identity of the rider and the motorcycle to come forward. They would particularly like to hear from anybody with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision.
The rider was wearing dark clothing while riding a red or orange motorbike.
Police have conducted house-to-house and CCTV enquiries and stayed in contact with the victim while investigations continue.
Anyone who can help the police with their investigation is asked to call 101 quoting reference number 5225337539 or complete the online appeals form.
You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded, and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.
Keynsham hit-run accident victim thanks helpers
