A man has been arrested after a woman was left with critical injuries following a collision with a cyclist.
The man contacted police and was arrested at around 11pm hours on Wednesday, 29 August.
He was arrested on suspicion of causing bodily harm – under Section 35 of the Offence Against Person Act, failing to stop and failing to report a collision.
The 30-year-old is being held in police custody.
A woman, believed to be in her 50s, was crossing Kingsland High Street in Dalston, east London, just after 5pm on Tuesday when she was hit by a cyclist on an electric bike.
Police and paramedics were called and an air ambulance took the woman to hospital.
She remains in a life-threatening condition and her next-of-kin have been contacted by the authorities.
Scotland Yard said the male cyclist stopped after falling off his bike but then sped off.
The bike was later abandoned on the nearby Approach Close and it has been recovered by police.
The bike is a electric-assisted pedal cycle produced by the brand Specialized.
Officers are still appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Speaking earlier on Wednesday, Detective Constable Darren Case said: “This is a shocking incident as it appears the cyclist involved did not stop to assist the victim or contact the emergency services, instead making off.
“We need to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. Did you see the cyclist before, during or after the collision?
“Maybe you are in possession of dash cam footage or filmed the cyclist on your mobile phone as he made off. If you did, it is vital that you make contact with us.”
:: Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit at Chadwell Heath on 020 8597 4874 or call 101 quoting CAD 5837/28 August.
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