Horse rider injured by car in South Devon

Police are appealing for witnesses after reports of a car failing to stop following an incident that left a young rider injured on Moor Road, Ipplepen.

Just before 9.30am on Saturday 16 April, a 17-year-old girl was knocked from her horse after a car drove around a corner causing the horse to spook and rear.

The rider sustained a suspected broken arm and sprained ankle.

The car then drove off without speaking to the rider. The driver is described as a white man, approximately 40-years-old, of large build and was possibly wearing a high visibility jacket.

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw a blue Ford KA in the area on Saturday 16th April around the time of the incident.

Police Constable Daniel Furneaux said: “As summer approaches more and more people are using the roads in Devon and Cornwall.

“These include cyclists, horse riders, walkers and vehicles. As always we would remind people to be mindful of the vulnerability of other road users and to travel safely.”

Anyone with information that could assist with this investigation is asked to email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 243 of 16 April.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org