An investigation is underway after a police motor cyclist was knocked down following a hit and run collision on the Queensferry Road at the entrance to Parkgrove Retail Park earlier today.
The incident occurred around 11.50am when a white Transit Connect van exited from the retail park and turned right, colliding with the motorcycle and its rider.
The van driver stopped and briefly got out of his vehicle before getting back in and driving off.
The officer did not require medical attention.
Road Policing Sergeant, Paul Ewing, said: “The van driver was fully aware that his vehicle collided with the police motorcycle, but failed to remain at the scene so the appropriate inquiries could be conducted.
“We are extremely relieved that our motorcycle officer was not seriously hurt. However, his bike is now currently out of service while it undergoes repair.
“Queensferry Road is likely to have been extremely busy at the time of the collision and I would ask that anyone who witnessed what happened, or who has dash-cam footage that can help us identify the van driver, contacts police immediately.”
Those with information should contact the Road Policing Unit in Edinburgh via 101 and quote incident number 1527 of the 28th June.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
