A 36-year-old cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on the A72 in southern Scotland. The collision happened at about 15:30 on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, on the stretch of road between Skirling and Biggar, and the driver did not stop before officers arrived.
The injured rider was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where they remain in a life-threatening condition. Police Scotland is now trying to trace the vehicle involved and has appealed for information about a Mercedes Sprinter type van that was seen in the area at the time of the crash.
What route was the cyclist taking?
According to a regional broadcaster's report, the cyclist had been travelling from Skirling towards the A702 junction at Biggar when they were struck, a detail of the journey not included in the initial police statement.
What are investigators asking the public to do?
Detective Constable Josh Ellwood is leading the appeal for witnesses and has urged anyone with relevant footage to come forward.
"Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact us."
"I would also appeal to anyone who has seen a Mercedes Sprinter type van in the area around the time to contact us."
"I would also request anyone with dash cam or private CCTV footage that could assist to get in touch."
Members of the public are asked to call police on the 101 number.
Has anything similar happened recently?
This is not the only recent case in which a vehicle has been used to seriously injure someone on the road. In late June 2026, a 28-year-old man was left in a critical condition after a suspected hit-and-run in Dromore involving a black Toyota Yaris, an incident that led to the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect. Separately, in early August 2026 a 63-year-old motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a targeted attack involving four cars on the M74 near Lesmahagow, though police have not suggested any link between that incident and the Biggar crash.
What happens next in the investigation?
Police have issued a specific reference number for anyone contacting them with information, according to a regional broadcaster's report. Members of the public are asked to call 101 and quote reference number 2010 of 11 August 2026 when providing details, dash cam footage or private CCTV that could help trace the van and its driver.
- Cyclist, 36, critically injured on the A72 between Skirling and Biggar
- Struck at approximately 15:30 on 11 August 2026 by a vehicle that fled the scene
- Police are seeking a Mercedes Sprinter type van seen in the area
- Victim taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- Witnesses asked to call 101 quoting reference 2010 of 11 August 2026
