Wiltshire Air Ambulance medics provided life-saving treatment to a cyclist on Spa Road after he sustained serious injuries ‘holding onto a car’ on Wednesday (31 May).

The victim, a man aged in his 40s, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital’s Major Trauma Centre in Bristol – where he is now said to be stable and starting a long road to recovery.

A source close to the victim told Wiltshire 999s that he is “stable and now breathing on his own in hospital, without the help of machines”. Adding: “But he’s got a long way to go.”

The driver of the car involved, a local woman aged in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of drug drinking and dangerous driving after reportedly leaving the scene of the near-fatal incident.

Wiltshire Police has confirmed that the suspect has since been released on bail as the investigation into events continues.

It’s understood the probe is being led by detectives from CID with some speculation that the pair had an altercation before the collision – but the exact circumstances are unclear at this stage.

On Thursday (1 June), a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses to either the collision or for anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the lead up to it.

“Anyone who can help is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 0282 of May 31. Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.”

https://www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/woman-bailed-melksham-cyclist-breathing-own/

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:

> Wiltshire Air Ambulance medics provided life-saving treatment to a
> cyclist on Spa Road after he sustained serious injuries ‘holding onto a
> car’ on Wednesday (31 May).

In what universe is a cyclist holding on to a car seen as a good idea?

> https://www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/woman-bailed-melksham-cyclist-breathing-own/

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Spike

QUOTE: The driver of the car involved, a local woman aged in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of drug drinking and dangerous driving after reportedly leaving the scene of the near-fatal incident. ENDS

The courts take a very dim view of drivers who do a runner, never mind drugged up ones.

Spike <Aero.Spike@mail.invalid> wrote:
> swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Wiltshire Air Ambulance medics provided life-saving treatment to a
>> cyclist on Spa Road after he sustained serious injuries ‘holding onto a
>> car’ on Wednesday (31 May).
>
> In what universe is a cyclist holding on to a car seen as a good idea?
>

Interesting how the OP avoids mentioning this is illegal but far from
uncommon.

QUOTE: A source close to the victim told Wiltshire 999s that he is “stable and now breathing on his own in hospital, without the help of machines”. Adding: “But he’s got a long way to go. ENDS

The aggressor driver will be praying that the victim pulls through.

Otherwise - serious bizniz.

swldx...@gmail.com <swldxer1958@gmail.com> wrote:
> QUOTE: A source close to the victim told Wiltshire 999s that he is
> “stable and now breathing on his own in hospital, without the help of
> machines”. Adding: “But he’s got a long way to go. ENDS
>
> The aggressor driver will be praying that the victim pulls through.
>
> Otherwise - serious bizniz.

Do we know why the cyclist was holding on to a car?

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Spike

On 03/06/2023 07:46 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> Wiltshire Air Ambulance medics provided life-saving treatment to a cyclist on Spa Road after he sustained serious injuries ‘holding onto a car’ on Wednesday (31 May).
>
> The victim, a man aged in his 40s, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital’s Major Trauma Centre in Bristol – where he is now said to be stable and starting a long road to recovery.
>
> A source close to the victim told Wiltshire 999s that he is “stable and now breathing on his own in hospital, without the help of machines”. Adding: “But he’s got a long way to go.”
>
> The driver of the car involved, a local woman aged in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of drug drinking and dangerous driving after reportedly leaving the scene of the near-fatal incident.

Any idea of which drug she was suspected of drinking?

It wasn't home brew Inspection Pit Lager, by any chance?

> Wiltshire Police has confirmed that the suspect has since been released on bail as the investigation into events continues.
> It’s understood the probe is being led by detectives from CID with some speculation that the pair had an altercation before the collision – but the exact circumstances are unclear at this stage.

It doesn't seem to have stopped them from making an arrest.
>
> On Thursday (1 June), a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses to either the collision or for anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident or the lead up to it.
> “Anyone who can help is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 0282 of May 31. Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.”

Arrest first, conviction second, evidence third?

> https://www.wiltshire999s.co.uk/woman-bailed-melksham-cyclist-breathing-own/
>

QUOTE: The driver of the car involved, a local woman aged in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of drug drinking and dangerous driving after reportedly leaving the scene of the near-fatal incident. ENDS

Fancy revealing her age - the scum driver will be mortified!