Is this an own goal.

[postman]

Premier League footballer in alleged crash with cyclist
By Danielle Joynson, Staff Reporter
Filed: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 12:59 UK
Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 14:01 UK
A Premier League footballer is at the centre of an alleged incident that resulted in a cyclist crashing into the back of the player's car in Manchester.

Rob Lockhart has told The Independent that a matt-black Audi Q7 braked suddenly in front of him while he was cycling through Hale last Thursday evening, causing the cyclist to slam into the back of the vehicle bruising his face and damaging part of his bike.

It has been alleged by Lockhart that the player, who parked on double yellow lines before leaving the car to go to a cash point, refused to give his insurance details, laughing that the cyclist will not be able to find him due to his foreign number plates.

Lockhart posted photos on Twitter of the incident taken by two witnesses, prompting users to identify the footballer, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Greater Manchester Police are looking into the incident.

Another Emma Way or a bit different.I thought motorists whoever they are had to report collisions.

 

[Tyke]

They have to report them if anyone is injured but if its just collision damage all that`s needed is an exchange of Name Address and Insurance details. Failing to give details when asked is an ofence.

Edit : If you do not give details when asked then you must report the accident to police.
Re Edit : Following Info from CopperCyclist I Stand corrected
Tyke said: ↑
What part
The part about HAVING to report them.

To keep this short: in a damage only collision, driver must provide name and address of owner of vehicle (if not him/her) and his own name and address. In injury collision, driver must provide the same PLUS insurance details.

No requirement to report to police. We advise reporting all injury accidents yes, but it's advice only and not a legal requirement unlike the above.

 

[colly]

A nobber of the very first order.

 

[Noodley]

They have to report them if anyone is injured but if its just collision damage all that`s needed is an exchange of Name Address and Insurance details. Failing to give details when asked is an ofence.

Incorrect.

 

[Tyke]

Incorrect.

What part

 

[vernon]

What part

The wrong part.

 

[colly]

Yeah. What part.

 

[vernon]

He's definitely named on Twitter but not wanting to prejudice any potential court case I feel unable to reveal his name.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Was it Stanley Matthews?

I heard it was Bernard Mathews

 

[potsy]

If the cyclist went into the back of the car why would he want the car drivers insurance?
Who is he claiming off if he was too close to stop in time?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Not Bernard Manning, then

No I was kidding, I heard it was a tw@t in a Q7

 

[phil_hg_uk]

If the cyclist went into the back of the car why would he want the car drivers insurance?
Who is he claiming off if he was too close to stop in time?

I think he stopped where he shouldn't have and also on yellow lines.

 

[colly]

If it was Bernard Manning, he wouldn't be able to avoid him......he's huuuuuge

He's big yes, but such a nice chap. Not a bad word for anyone.

 

[fossyant]

There is a thread on here in General Cycling titled viral. Not heard any update since last week.

 

[fossyant]

TMN to me.

Oh bugger. iPad slow on the update.