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Source published: 14 February 2025

Cyclist seriously injured after collision in Katwijk, suspect fled

Gebied: Katwijk

On the N206 in Katwijk, a driver of a van caused multiple damages and also hit a cyclist around 7:00 PM yesterday evening during a reckless ride. This cyclist was seriously injured.

Gray Van

Around 7:00 PM, the police received the first report of a gray van from the brand Volkswagen that hit the guardrail of the N206 multiple times on the lane from Leiden to Katwijk. The van had already lost a mirror.

Collision with Cyclist

At the Katwijk exit, the driver ran a red light around 7:10 PM, crossing the intersection of Zeeweg and Callaoweg, and drove onto a bike path. On this bike path, a collision occurred with a cyclist. The driver fled, leaving the cyclist seriously injured. The cyclist was taken to the hospital for treatment of the injuries.

Collision with Another Vehicle

Shortly after, a collision occurred on the N206 with another vehicle. The van allegedly rear-ended the vehicle. Here too, the suspect fled the scene. Eventually, a bystander found a van in the ditch on Kooltuinweg around 7:15 PM. The driver walked away. The police searched for the driver but could not find them.

Description

The police are investigating the case and are still looking for the driver of the gray van. They would like to get in touch with anyone who knows more about the van, the driver, or may have CCTV footage. If you have information, please call 0900-8844. Preferably anonymous? Call Crime Anonymous at 0800-7000. The description of the suspect is as follows.

  • White jacket
  • Jeans
  • Dark curly hair
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Source last updated: 14 February 2025
Published on Openrijk: 14 February 2025
Source: Politie