Police motorcyclist knocked off bike in Queensferry Road

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.