Report

At around 16:00, the police received a report of a collision between a car and a cyclist at Beneden Veensloot in Meeden. Upon arrival, it turned out to be an accident in which the cyclist had been seriously injured. This is a 73-year-old woman from Oldambt. The MMT and ambulance arrived on the scene and the woman was taken to the hospital. The car involved in the accident was nowhere to be found. 

Investigation

Police investigation was immediately initiated. Through Burgernet, more information about the car and the driver was disseminated. It was possibly a gray car with damage to the front that had driven off in the direction of Winschoten/Veendam. This investigation led to the discovery of the sought-after car later in the evening. Additionally, a 35-year-old man from the municipality of Westerwolde was arrested for possible involvement in the accident. He is in custody and being interrogated.

More Information

Were you a witness to the accident and have not yet spoken to the police? Or do you have other information that may be useful for the investigation? Please report this via the tip form below or by phone at 0900-8844. You can anonymously provide your information via 0800-7000 or via meldmisdaadanoniem.nl