A cyclist is in hospital with spinal fractures after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Blantyre.
NHS worker Mark Richards was “left for dead” said his wife as she appealed for information on the person responsible.
He was cycling on Glasgow Road around 11.30am on Saturday (April 24) when he was hit by a car, believed to be a dark Vauxhall Insignia, reports the Daily Record.
Mark was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Sharing a photo of the “much loved husband and father” on the ground, his legs covered in blood, Carol said: “He was hit by a car in Blantyre whilst cycling on Glasgow Road coming from Cambuslang direction.
"This happened on Saturday April 24 at around 11.30am. There are witnesses who have given statements to police. They believe the car was a Vauxhall Insignia 66 plate, dark grey or black.
"There will be damage to the car probably the left hand side.
"Mark has been admitted to the QEUH with spinal fractures. He is a much loved husband and father who is very fit and active and has worked for the NHS for over 30 years.
"The driver left him for dead.
"Police are looking at CCTV in the area. I’m appealing to the driver to give themselves up voluntarily. I’m also appealing to anyone who has any information to please come forward.
"You can phone Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1368(24/4/21). Can everyone share this please especially those based in Blantyre. Many thanks."
Police are searching for the driver of the car involved, and a spokesperson confirmed their attendance on Saturday, adding: "The cyclist was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment and enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 1368 of 24 April."
