A police cyclist is lucky to be alive after being injured in accident yesterday.

Authorities said the officer was travelling south on West Mall Drive and the driver of a 1991 white BMW, north, when the two collided.

The cyclist was injured as a result.

At last report, he was in stable condition in hospital.

This latest incident has pushed police to renew their appeal to motorists to drive with due care and attention and to adhere to street laws.

Police also sent a strong message to the public that it is a crime for those involved in a traffic mishap to leave the scene.