A BICYCLE rider was hit by a ute during a road rage incident in Werribee on 22 February.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident – which took place at approximately 4.40pm on the corner of Bulban and Ballan roads – to come forward.
The driver of a ute was travelling along Cottrell St, when he became involved in an argument with a cyclist.
The cyclist then exited Bulban Rd and dismounted from his bike on the footpath, when the ute’s driver drove directly forward and hit him.
There was a further altercation between the driver and cyclist, before witnesses intervened. The cyclist’s injuries were not life threatening.
Anyone who saw the incident can contact Constable Matt Jerabek at Werribee Police Station on 9742 9444.
