A van driver has been arrested after a cyclist sustained ‘serious injuries’ in a collision in Newdigate, police have reported.

A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Newdigate.

“Officers were called to Broad Lane at the junction with Parkgate Road around 1.30pm on Monday, 1 June following reports of a collision involving the driver of a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a cyclist.

“The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers were called to Broad Lane at the junction with Parkgate Road following reports of a collision involving the driver of a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a cyclist. Picture courtesy of Google

placeholder image — Officers were called to Broad Lane at the junction with Parkgate Road following reports of a collision involving the driver of a white Mercedes Sprinter van and a cyclist. Picture courtesy of Google

“The van driver, a man in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

“Were you in the area around Broad Road between 1.30pm and 2pm on Monday, 1 June?

“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision, or who may have CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident, to get in touch.

“If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please contact us quoting PR/ 45260064343 using one of the options below:

Use our 24/7 live chat service available on this website www.surrey.police.uk
Use our online form to provide an update to this incident: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Surrey Police.
Call us on our non-emergency number, 101

“If you would rather not speak to police or to prefer to give information anonymously, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or completing their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”