Bloemfontein-The collision happened at around 08:00 am on the corners of Alexander Ave and Harvey Rd near the Bloemfontein CBD, when the vehicle knocked the bike rider and his passenger from the bike and immediately left the scene.

“Fortunately the rider sustained only mild injuries while his passenger, a young woman, were unharmed” Er24 spokesperson Vanessa Jackson said.

He was transported by ER24 ambulance to the Pelonomi Provincial Hospital for further treatment.

Anyone with information that might have witnessed the collision and could possibly describe details of the fleeing vehicle should contact the authorities soonest.-TDN

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