UPDATE - Arrest made following serious crash, Linwood Avenue, Christchurch

Police have arrested a 43-year-old man following a crash on Linwood Avenue yesterday afternoon, where the vehicle left the scene.
 
Emergency services responded to the crash where a cyclist was critically injured just before 4pm.
 
The man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court today on charges of failing to stop without ascertaining injury, dangerous driving causing injury and driving while disqualified 3rd or subsequent time.
 
If you have information that could assist Police in piecing together the circumstances of this collision, please get in touch via 105 and quote event number P051898055.
 
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
 
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Issued by Police Media Centre