Police appeal after cyclist seriously injured - St Ives

Police are appealing for public information after a cyclist was seriously injured in Sydney's north earlier this week.

About 12.35pm on Monday (15 March 2021), a male cyclist travelling south bound on Mona Vale Road, St Ives, crashed into the rear of a parked Toyota Hilux ute.

The man was treated at the scene by members of the public until paramedics arrived.

The 54-year-old was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he remains in an induced coma with serious injuries to his head, neck and face.

Officers attached to Kuring Gai Highway Patrol attended and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam/mobile phone footage from the area, to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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